Activities assistant jobs in London, greater london

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.

Job Title: Engagement and Employability Assistant

Location: Various locations across Kent (Hybrid/Field-based)

Salary: £25,878 - £26,262 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Report to: Area Manager – Engagement Programmes

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity

· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support

· Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve

· Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others

The Team

The Targeted Support Team deliver a wide variety of programmes to empower young people and adults to improve their confidence and skills and progress into training and employment. Leading group sessions and individualised mentoring, the team deliver with passion and expertise to individuals from a range of backgrounds, offering person-centred guidance and support.

The Role

CXK is looking for an Engagement & Employability Assistant to support our programmes across Kent. As an Engagement & Employability Assistant, you'll use your creativity and mentoring skills to aid tailored support to individuals in various community settings, preparing them for the workforce or further education. Whether through one-on-one sessions or group activities, you'll foster personal, social, and employability skills, helping to equip beneficiaries with the tools they need to move into education, training, an apprenticeship, or sustained employment.

The main responsibilities of the role are to:

· Support the delivery of engaging unaccredited/accredited training sessions and workshops, incorporating both face-to-face and online formats to suit diverse learning styles.

· Employ a person-centred approach, adapting strategies to suit individual or group dynamics.

· Deliver personalised mentoring, advice, and guidance to unemployed young people and adults, nurturing their growth and employability.

· Identify the additional support needs of young people and adults and work with appropriate providers to ensure this is available to them.

· Support work placements and other community opportunities and be confident working in detached and outreach settings.

· Advocate for young people and adults, working to support them and their families to address barriers to progression with sensitivity and confidentiality.

Skills and Knowledge

At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Minimum Criteria

· To be successful in this role, you will have a passion to support young people and adults

· You will need to be a great team player with the ability to adapt and be flexible to changing work environments.

· You will have a full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle to travel across Kent and support delivery across the county.

· You will also need to be fully committed to taking on all necessary training for the role

Core Competencies

· An understanding of the factors that affect young people and adults' lives, and how to help them to overcome barriers

· Experience in carrying out administrative duties and meeting deadlines.

· Some knowledge of local agencies and organisations that could support CXK services

· Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Employee Experience

A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers whilst supporting individuals in their journey.

Benefits of working with us

Our employee benefits include:

· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays

· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)

· Benenden private healthcare cover

· Flexible working

· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

· Training and development programmes and opportunities

· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more

Recruitment Timeline

Vacancy closing date: 22nd June 2026

Application review date: 22nd June 2026

Interview dates: 30th June 2026

Useful Information

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment @ cxk . org 

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.

Role Title: Communications and Engagement Officer PT, 3 days per week

(Fixed Term Contract – 21 months June 2026- March 2028)

Reports to: Assistant Curator

This is an exciting part-time position to help develop our new Seeing Nature, Shaping Culture: Art and Identity in Prehistory project. The Communications and Engagement Officer will play a key role in delivering this new project, a major two-year exhibition project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The role will involve the coordination and promotion of a community activity programme to reflect the objects and themes in the two main exhibitions ‘Iron Age Farmsteads’ and ‘Shaping Britain: the influences of European Cultures on Prehistoric Britain.’

The post-holder will help to design, deliver and promote an inclusive community programme that connects new audiences with Prehistoric Britain through creative, hands-on activities and interpretation of the planned exhibitions, working closely with the Assistant Curator to create partnerships with local cultural organisations and recruit visitor experience volunteers. The post will involve working weekends and some bank holidays.

Celtic Harmony is a charity that aims to improve the well-being of children, young people and adults through engaging, interactive experiences with the visual heritage of Prehistory and through the lifelong learning programme, creating a more sustainable future in harmony with the natural world.

Location: Celtic Harmony Camp has been awarded the Hidden Gem accolade from Visit England and is a reconstructed Iron Age settlement nestled in acres of Hertfordshire woodland - with plenty of clean air! The office is located in The Prehistory Centre with all modern amenities, own transport is recommended as we are in a rural setting.

Relationships 

• The Communications and Engagement Officer is accountable to the Assistant Curator in all matters. 
• The Communications and Engagement Officer develops and delivers community activities that speak to the themes of the exhibitions.
• The Communications and Engagement Officer works in collaboration with the Assistant Curator and CEO to develop and market community activities.
• The Communications and Engagement Officer supports and reports to the Assistant Curator and CEO for the collaboration with community groups.
• Proactively contribute in team meetings and initiatives for new initiatives and events.

Key deliverables of the role:

• Design, coordinate, and deliver accessible community activities and events such as after school clubs, society tours, U3A talks, Saturday clubs for young people, in accordance with the exhibition programme.
• Support the Assistant Curator in developing inclusive interpretation for the individual exhibitions and create partnerships with cultural organisations to participate in the community programme.
• The promotion of community events through copywriting and creation of visuals offline and online via social media
• Ensure that activities are accessible to diverse audiences and aligned with safeguarding and risk assessment requirements.
• Support in organising and running community workshops and exhibition events.
• Recruit, supervise and support for visitor experience volunteers.
• Collect, record, and maintain monitoring and evaluation data such as visitor attendance and feedback.
• Contribute to the exhibition’s evaluations and the final project evaluation and reporting.
• Maintain materials and equipment for community events and activities.
• Contribute to the marketing and communications to promote the individual exhibitions and community activities.
• Work with initiatives such as the National Saturday Club, The Arts Award and Kids in Museums, to ensure quality, engaging provision and accredited activity for children and young people.
• Assist in researching fundraising initiatives, including a ‘Friends of Celtic Harmony’ membership scheme in year two of the project.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience delivering learning or engagement programmes in heritage, museums, education, or arts.
• Experience in copywriting and visuals to promote community events.
• Experience in recruiting and/or working with volunteers.
• Interest and experience in the outdoor heritage and education environment
• Experience in working with and engaging diverse audiences and communities.
• Experience in coordinating volunteers.
• Ability to develop and present creative and engaging activities and events. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, be able to successfully influence and guide others.
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of evaluation reporting and methods in cultural projects.

Education 

• Educated to degree level or minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Personal characteristics: 

• Enthusiastic about heritage, engagement, and education.
• Passionate about public engagement and volunteering.
• Flexible approach and work effectively within a team
• ‘Can do’ attitude and willingness and ability to get the job done

The benefits for you: 

• Opportunity to further your career in a growing charity
• Enable you to ‘make a difference’ and the charity to improve well-being for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Be part of an exciting new project to showcase Prehistory and engage with the community through volunteering opportunities and community engagement.
• In-house and External Training
• Work as part of a dynamic charity team
• Free Car Park

Remuneration: £17,100 to £18,000per annum pro rata  (FTE £28,500 – £30,000) for 24 hours per week.

Deadline: Wednesday 24 June, 2026

Interview: Week of 29 June 2026

Start Date: July, 2026

Seeing Nature, Shaping Culture Project: Art and Identity in Prehistory is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to create the role of Communications and Engagement Officer.

The Role

The Trust has grown significantly over the past five years, from a team of 30 staff in 2020 to almost 60 in 2026. Our organisational strategy, which takes us to 2030/2031, predicts further growth across all our activities, that will allow us to increase and improve the support we provide for young people, and further raise the profile of social mobility in the UK. As part of this, we are currently in the early development stages for the Trust’s first ever People Strategy.

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented HR Assistant: Recruitment to support the administration of our recruitment, onboarding and compliance processes.

The Team

The HR Assistant: Recruitment will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives. The role will report to the Senior Operations Manager and will work closely with colleagues both in Finance & Operations and across the wider Trust.

Main duties

Pre- and Post-Employment

• Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process, e.g., ensuring completeness of recruitment documentation, coordinating interviews, liaising with candidates etc.

• Providing routine recruitment advice and support for hiring managers, with support from your line manager

• Supporting key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, induction, probation reviews and leavers' processes

• Maintaining an awareness of current employment trends, processes and best practice to support effective and inclusive recruitment and onboarding

HR Administration and Compliance

• Managing HR documentation, e.g., staff files, new starter contracts etc.

• Maintaining and updating HR systems, e.g., Teamtailor ATS, Personio etc.

• Supporting the Finance team with payroll administration

• Supporting the coordination and monitoring of mandatory HR compliance training across the Trust

• Supporting with day-to-day queries relating to HR policies and processes, with support from your line manager. Completing related research, as required.

Other

• Acting as the Trust's first point of contact, by providing a responsive and efficient service for general external and internal telephone and email enquiries

• Supporting general HR projects, as required

• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and first-class interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task

• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

We are also looking for an individual who is or has:

• Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage

• High attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

• Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work, please note we are not a licensed visa sponsor)

In addition, experience in the following areas will help you to stand out. However, this is not required, and training will be provided if needed for the right candidate:

• Experience of providing administrative support, particularly in an HR capacity

• Experience of managing a range of different projects

• Experience of working in the education or not-for-profit sector

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time (part-time 4 days considered), 12-month fixed-term contract initially

• Salary: £30,800-£31,500

• Working location: Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.

• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.

• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends

• DBS check may be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 10am, Thursday 18th June, with interviews held in our London offices on Wednesday, 24th June.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Community Fundraising Assistant - North 

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.​

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!

It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?   
• Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
• Do you live in either Scotland, North East England, North West England or the East Midlands? 

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Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?

Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.​​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

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We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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The Governance Team sits at the heart of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. We’re looking for a Governance Assistant to join our small but impactful team and support how key decisions are made across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly organised, detail-focused and keen to build a career in governance. You’ll gain exposure to senior leaders, Boards and committees, playing a hands-on role in supporting important discussions and delivering high-quality governance processes.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and support Boards, Committees and Faculty activities from planning through to follow-up
• Prepare agendas, collate papers and take accurate, high-quality minutes
• Track actions and maintain clear, up-to-date governance and committee records
• Support committee member processes, including inductions and documentation updates
• Provide diary management and coordination support for senior Officers
• Contribute to wider team priorities, including AGM delivery, data management and stakeholder queries
• Identify improvements and ensure processes are compliant, accurate and well-managed

What you’ll need

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written skills, including experience with minute-taking or similar
• A proactive, can-do approach and willingness to learn
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and develop professionally at the center of how an organisation operates, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us 

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
• Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
• Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
• Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service 
• Excellent pension scheme
• Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
• Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service recognition awards 

JOB VACANCY – HR ASSISTANT – 2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (40 hours per week)

£30,784.00 per annum (Plus London Weighting Allowance of £2800 per annum)

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026 by 23:59 hours.

About This Job

This is an exciting role in the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK we are looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join our HR team and provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, HR reporting, and supporting day-to-day HR operations. You will help ensure our people processes run smoothly, maintaining accurate records, supporting employee queries, and assisting with HR projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and committed to delivering a professional and confidential HR service.

Essential Skills

· Previous experience in a HR role.

· Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and use initiative.

· Experience maintaining confidential employee records and handling sensitive information discreetly.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and confident learning and using HR systems.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through supporting the Army Cadet Force and its activities in the community. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities, it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.

· Personal accident insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV  by 23:59 hours on Sunday 5th July 2026.

Interviews will be held in Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4DW shortly after. Please let us know if you have any restrictions with this.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references. 

We reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications. 

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.

Specialist Teaching Assistant – Autism / SEND

We are Ambitious about Autism, a national charity with a clear goal: to create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.

We are looking for patient, empathetic and resilient STAs to join our Ofsted “Outstanding” TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill.

• Full time, permanent (term time only)
• Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm
• Salary: £27,770 to £28,005 per annum
• Location: Muswell Hill, North London (N10 3JA)
• Start date: September 2026

The role:

This is a role where no two days are ever the same! Some days can be very challenging, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. As a LSA, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our autistic pupils and assisting them with:

• Access learning
• Developing communication, confidence and independence
• Celebrate progress - however big or small
• Take part in community based activities like swimming, skiing and horse riding
• Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care
• Supporting pupils with personal care
• Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves

Why join us:

• This is a term time only role (yet you are paid across 52 weeks!)
• You will be placed on a training programme when you join the role with continued CPD
• Be part of a warm, supportive and collaborative team
• Progression opportunities to grow your career in SEND
• Be part of a national charity with a clear mission and shared values
• Varied, meaningful work with real impact
• Access to staff discount schemes, including Blue Light Card eligibility
• Full benefits package is on our website

The official internal title for this role is Specialist Teaching Assistant, but it is advertised externally as Learning Support Assistant to reflect the nature of the role and maximise reach.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

JOB TITLE:

Fundraising & Partnerships Manager 

RESPONSIBLE TO: 

Director of Fundraising

LOCATION: 

Home based 

DURATION: 

30-35 Hours Per Week - Permanent 

SALARY/GRADE: 

Grade 6.4 (£36,043) PA FTE 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Fundraising Team 

• Nation Directors 

• Public Affairs and Communications Team 

• Membership Team 

• Donors, Volunteers and families

ABOUT YOU 

You will have proven experience in fundraising, business development, or partnership management, with a track record of generating income and building strong external relationships. Ideally, you will have experience developing fundraising plans, pipelines, or income streams from an early stage, and will be comfortable working in an environment where processes, opportunities, and supporter journeys are still evolving. 

You will be confident identifying and pursuing new opportunities, developing compelling proposals and cases for support, and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including corporate partners, community fundraisers, volunteers, and individual supporters. 

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated, and creative, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You should be comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, and operational teams. 

Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help grow sustainable income that supports children, young people, and families across the UK. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

We are looking for a confident, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Fundraising Manager to help grow sustainable income for Adoption UK by building and developing strong relationships with corporate partners, supporters, volunteers, and local communities. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating fundraising plans from the ground up, developing new partnerships, and turning ideas into sustainable income. The role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a developing fundraising environment and is motivated by the opportunity to shape and grow underdeveloped income streams into long-term success. 

This is an opportunity to help shape the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supported by the Director of Fundraising, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy. 

• Lead on key income streams to maximise net income and develop sustainable income streams for short, medium and long-term growth. 

• Monitor and evaluate progress against plans using management information and budgets to produce reports and forecasts as required 

• Deliver effective supporter journeys to improve supporter experience, retention, and long-term engagement. 

• Work alongside the Director of Fundraising to develop and implement processes and policies. 

• Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity. 

• Develop compelling proposals and pitches for corporate partners, clearly articulating social value, impact and return on investment. 

• Build and manage a strong corporate prospect pipeline using research, data and structured follow-up to convert opportunities. Identify opportunities to sponsor projects and activities. 

• Collaborate with marketing colleagues to develop assets and digital campaigns to support fundraising appeals and events. 

• Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams. 

• To ensure good working practices in line with Equality and Diversity policies and a pro-active approach is taken to equality, diversity and inclusion issues. 

• In compliance with the Code of Conduct, demonstrate high standards of personal conduct, courtesy and integrity. 

• Ensure full compliance with Adoption UK’s Safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting concerns in line with internal policies.

• Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post. 

Person Specification criteria

Knowledge  And  Experience 

• Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E) 
• Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E) 
• Ability to devise operational plans and deliver them effectively, and proven experience of planning and managing income generating activities and events    (E) 

Qualificationsand  Education

• Professional fundraising qualifications (D) 
• Marketing qualifications (D) 
• Event Management qualifications (D) 
• CIOF Diploma in Fundraising Management/equivalent professional experience/membership of CIOF (D) 

Skills and Abilities 

• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E) 
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E) 
• Ability to assimilate and analyze financial and statistical information, including budget monitoring, management, and financial control (E) 
• An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E) 
• Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E) 
• Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D) 
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (E) 
• Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively (E) 

Accountability

• Developing fundraising opportunities (E)  
• Event administration (D) 
• Stewardship and relationship management (E) 
• Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Director of Fundraising (E) 

Behaviours 

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times. 
• Contributes to an open and honest culture 
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency. 
• Leads by example. 
• Offers outstanding service to members. 
• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge 
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others. 
• Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect. 
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives. 

Clinical Guidelines Assistant
£32,477 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based (hybrid working)
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Clinical Guidelines Assistant to support the delivery of our Clinical Guidelines Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that helps improve the quality of paediatric healthcare by supporting the development, appraisal and consultation of clinical guidelines and evidence reviews.

Reporting to the Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines), you will provide essential administrative, coordination and research support across a range of clinical guideline and evidence review projects. You will work closely with clinical leads, working groups, committees and external stakeholders, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and to a high standard.

This role would suit someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and an interest in healthcare, research and evidence-based practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support across the Clinical Guidelines and Evidence Reviews workstreams
• Coordinating meetings, committees and working groups, including preparing agendas, papers and taking accurate minutes
• Supporting clinical guideline and evidence review projects through research and information gathering activities
• Coordinating consultations and stakeholder engagement to support RCPCH involvement in national guideline development
• Assisting with the organisation of research activities, presentations and training events
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and audit trails using Microsoft Excel and bibliography software
• Supporting the drafting, formatting and preparation of guideline and evidence review documentation
• Assisting with website updates, social media activity and communications plans to promote the work of the programme
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with committee members, clinical leads and external stakeholders
• Developing knowledge of guideline development and systematic review methodologies through ongoing learning and training

Essential skills and experience include:

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
• Experience of undertaking a research project within an academic or professional setting
• Strong proofreading, report-writing and minute-taking skills
• Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and time-management skills

Desirable:

• Experience of website maintenance and social media platforms
• Understanding of governance processes and document control systems
• Knowledge of NHS structures and an interest in child health
• Experience supporting committees, boards or working groups

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff. Through our clinical quality and improvement work, we support healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standards of care for infants, children and young people.

Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – shape how we work together. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with protected characteristics. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.

The College operates a flexible hybrid working policy, with colleagues spending 40% of their working time in the office over a four-week cycle and the remainder working from home.

Closing date: 24 June 2026.

Teaching and Learning Assistant - The Rise School

Full Time, Permanent

term time only - 8am-4pm

Salary: Actual Salary-TLA Point 7-9 £23,637-£24.852 Term time only

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people? Are you patient, understanding, and eager to provide individualised support? Look no further! We have an incredible opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Teaching and Learning Assistant at our renowned school.

 The Rise School is an Ofsted ‘Good' registered for pupils with autism aged 4-18 years and at full capacity has 130 pupils in primary and secondary education.

At our school, we believe in fostering a nurturing environment that celebrates the unique abilities and strengths of each learner. As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our learner thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. This is a chance to positively impact the lives of extraordinary individuals and make a genuine difference in their journey.

We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, some of whom have other complex needs. You will be keen to use our positive behavioural approach, have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Closing date: 22 June 2026

Interview date: ongoing interviews on Tuesdays afternoons through June

Start Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Apply today and start your exciting career with The Rise School

 Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Location: Central London, hybrid (Tuesday to Thursday in office)
Contract: Temporary, 2 to 4 weeks
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £17 per hour (+ holiday) (circa £31,000 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is proud to be partnering with a well-established mental health charity to recruit a temporary Accounts Payable Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices using a fully electronic workflow, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Work across multiple systems, including Shopalite, Focal Point, and Access Dimensions
• Code, validate and post invoices in line with organisational procedures
• Handle invoice queries and liaise with internal teams and external suppliers
• Provide general support to the finance team with accounts payable activities

Requirements:

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar finance role within a charitable organisation
• Confidence using relevant digital tools (Microsoft Excel, Lightyear, Shopalite, Focal Point, and Access Dimensions)
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative and proactive approach

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As an Executive Assistant your responsibilities would include: -

· Manage the Chief Executive’s diary, meetings and priorities.

· Arrange meetings and prepare supporting papers and materials.

· Take clear, structured minutes and track actions.

· Follow up on actions and support progress across teams.

· Help co-ordinate projects, plans and organisational activity.

· Support Board and Committee administration.

· Assist with internal communications, meetings and staff events.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

· Experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role

· Strong organisational and administrative skills

· Experience coordinating work, projects or completing priorities.

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

· Confident communicating with senior staff and stakeholders

· Proactive, reliable and comfortable taking initiative

· Keen to learn and take on new challenges

Why Join us

· Flexible, primarily home-based role

· Opportunity to work closely with the Chief Executive

· A varied role with real responsibility and exposure

· Supportive environment where you can develop and grow

· The chance to contribute to meaningful work in a charity setting

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.  

Carers First Can Offer You  

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, visit the Carers First website and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

· Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026- we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

· Shortlisting: Week commencing 29 June 2026- all successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams.

· Interview date: Friday 10 July 2026

Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Positive      Collaborative      Ambitious