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ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S CHARITY 

Job title: Executive Assistant 
Salary: £31,125 - £39,823 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Location: Alder Hey Children's Charity (based within the hospital), Liverpool. Hybrid working available. 

About us 

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year. 

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting-edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward. 

About this role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Charity as an Executive Assistant, providing high-quality support to the Senior Leadership Teamand support for the governance functions. 

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and deliver key administrative support in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior leaders and the Executive Affairs and Governance Manager, you will ensure deadlines are met, confidentiality ismaintained, and operations run smoothly. 

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and resourceful, with excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands. This rewarding role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the organisation. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

Executive and administrative supportfor the Senior Leadership Team 

• Provide high-quality, proactive executive and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.This willincludesupportingthe management of complex diaries and inboxes, coordinating appointments and meetings, resolving schedulingconflictsandanticipatingrequirements and priorities. 

• Support charity-wide projects, initiatives and working groups, coordinating activity and following up actions asrequired. 

Governance Function Support 

• Support the Executive Affairs & Governance Manager inmaintainingeffective, well-organised governance processes and delivering governance-related activities across theCharity and its subsidiary. 

• Provide administrative support to the Trustee Board and other Boards,Committeesand working groups, including scheduling meetings,coordinatingand collating agendas and papers, attending meetings, draftingaccurateand professional minutes,maintainingactionlogsand following up agreed actions. 

Event Planning 

• Support the planning, organisation and delivery of high-quality internal and external meetings and events, includingManager and Senior Leadership Team meetings,workshopsand other events at internal and external venues. 

• Coordinate eventlogistics, including venues, suppliers, attendees, materials, catering,technologyand other requirements, ensuring events run smoothly and delivergood valuefor money. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration 

• Build positive and effective working relationships across the Charity and with colleagues at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and other key partners, supporting collaboration and shared organisational priorities. 

• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. 

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

Our Values 

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families. 

Courage 

We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility. 

Together 

We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. 

Passion 

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others. 

Magic 

We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile. 

Additional Information 

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance. 

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs. 

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. 

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check. 

How to apply 

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions: 

• How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey? 

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Monday 14th September 2026, 12pm 

Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 

Team: Legacy Administration 

Location: Chelwood Gate, East Sussex (Office based each Monday, Wednesday & Friday with some flexibility) 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week 

Salary: Up to £28,454.94 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

Cats Protection are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity, and we’re seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and compassionate individual to assist our Legacy Admin Team 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our Legacy Assistant: 

• As the Legacy Assistant you will be part of the Legacy Admin Team which is responsible for the administration of all legacies left to Cats Protection, ensuring that our supporters’ final wishes are fulfilled and their legacies are able to help as many cats as possible. 

• The role will involve providing administrative assistance to the Legacy Admin Team, including the accurate and timely recording of all legacy notifications, being the main point of contact for all queries legacy related and administering our Branch legacy allocation process. The successful candidate will also manage their own case of pecuniary legacies, undertaking regular reviews to ensure payment is received.

About the Legacy Assistant: 

• Our team is responsible for the administration of all legacies left to Cats Protection, ensuring that our supporters’ final wishes are fulfilled and their legacies are able to help as many cats as possible. 

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation Directorate 

What we’re looking for in our Legacy Assistant: 

• Experience of using and managing/maintaining a database 

• Experience in a public facing/customer service role 

• Experience of admin activities such as preparing reports, writing letters, managing and triaging email inbox, tracking responses and maintaining records 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate well with a wide range of people 

• Good attention to detail, organised and methodical 

• Able to work as part of a team and build relationships with relevant teams and stakeholders both internally and externally. 

What we can offer you: 

• Range of health benefits 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing 

• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 31st August 2026 

Virtual interview date: Week commencing 14th September 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams 

Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. 

We are looking for a detail‑focused, team‑oriented Administrator (internally known as a Service Delivery Assistant) to join our team in Gloucester. This is a part-time role worked across 22.5 hours, and we would be open to discuss working days and hours at interview.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As a Service Delivery Assistant, you will provide high quality administrative support to the service. You will act as a first point of contact for enquiries into the service and support the wider team with administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Upload referrals to our computerised case management system, in accordance with our standards.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, telephone and general queries for the service
• Collate and supply information and correspondence to internal and external contacts
• Liaise with referring agencies to improve referral information and support referral pathways.
• Provide general admin support including data entry, minute taking, raising purchase orders and processing invoices.

About You:

Ideally, you will need experience working within a client focused service and a good understanding and knowledge of office systems.

You will need:

• Effective verbal and written communication and numerical skills.
• Experience working in an adminstrative setting role
• Experience of providing administrative support to a team
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements relating to confidentiality and data protection.
• Understanding and knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and deal with competing demands in an organised and methodical manner.
• Good IT skills and experience of using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
• Stong customer service skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and audiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision to achieve deadlines.
• Strong record keeping skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Croydon Almshouses | Croydon (hybrid – up to 60% WFH)
Permanent |£29,100 per annum, pro rated | 20-25 hours per week, spread across the week

About us

There aren’t many organisations that can say they’ve been serving their community for over 550 years. Croydon Almshouses (CA) can and we’re proud to be the oldest charity in Croydon, rooted in a long-standing commitment to local people and place.

Since 1447, we’ve provided almshouse accommodation to older people with a connection to Croydon who are negatively affected by poverty. For the past 40 years, we’ve also awarded grants to voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, and individuals across the Borough.

Now, our focus is firmly on what comes next. Our vision is to create thriving communities where everybody can live with dignity and independence, using our resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon.

To help us deliver this, we’re recruiting a proactive and organised Administrator, who is a values-led team player, who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills to support CA’s staff team to deliver on its ambitious objectives.

Essential criteria:

· Proven experience in a general administrative or office support role

· Experience managing multiple tasks, prioritising workloads and meeting competing deadlines

· Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential or sensitive information appropriately

· Experience communicating verbally and in writing effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Interested?

If you are an experienced Administrator wanting to provide high level support at an ambitious local organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to become Croydon Almshouses’ next Administrator and help create thriving communities where people can live with dignity and independence.

Alongside this Administrator role, we are also recruiting for two other part-time roles: a Finance Assistant and an EA to the CEO. If you are interested in being considered for more than one role, please clearly state in your application which role(s) and hours you are applying for. Applicants shortlisted for more than one role will be interviewed for those roles on the same day.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September, 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 8th September, in person

Working within Baobab's welcoming and dynamic admin team in our Therapeutic Community, the Engagement and Administrative Assistant is a dual role. In your Admin assistant role you will provide comprehensive administrative support to operational, research and advocacy teams. In your Engagement Assistant role, you will lead on developing a successful programme of youth activities at the Baobab Centre (as Baobab Youth Activities Coordinator) and will focus on prioritising young people’s engagement in advocacy and research.

Reporting to: EA and Governance Manager
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Key Relationships: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, internal leadership, wider NHS Charities Together staff, Trustees, External Stakeholders
Location: Remote Working, with national travel requirements for meetings, events and collaboration.

Overall Purpose

The Business Support Administrator will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the organisation including CEO’s Office and the charity’s governance functions. This role will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of activities, ensuring that the organisation’s leadership and governance processes operate efficiently and effectively.

The Business Support Administrator will be part of a small business support team who will work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the organisation.

Overall Objectives

Provide highly organised, detail-oriented support to functions and colleagues. This involves working with individuals, trustees, and external stakeholders, and helping to uphold the professionalism and credibility of the organisation.

• Deliver excellent administrative support.
• Support governance processes, to ensure the preparation of papers and accurate record-keeping.
• Assist in the coordination of meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support communication and the flow of information across teams, trustees, and external partners.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including members on administrative and grant related matters

Key Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below:

Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the organisation, including managing correspondence, filing systems, and scheduling.
• Support travel and meeting arrangements for senior leadership, trustees, and external stakeholders where required.
• Process expenses, invoices, POs and other routine financial administration.
• Assist with drafting documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Maintain accurate databases, registers, and records.

Cross-Directorate Administrative Support

• Provide flexible administrative support to other teams and departments across the organisation
• Assist with organisation-wide projects, initiatives, and events.
• Support internal communications by helping to collate, prepare, and distribute information across teams.
• Contribute to maintaining a collaborative and efficient office environment by responding to requests for assistance from colleagues.
• Update and maintain accurate records on the organisation’s database and CRM systems, ensuring member and stakeholder information is current, logging key interactions, meetings and decisions
• Work with colleagues across teams to ensure consistent and effective use of the CRM system

Governance Support

• Ensure papers are prepared in line with requirements for Board and Committee meetings
• Assist in preparing and circulating papers for Board and Committee meetings.
• Support the collation of briefing packs, reports, and other governance documentation.
• Ensure governance records and documentation are stored securely and are easily accessible.

Programme Support

• Provide logistical support for programme-related events, workshops, and stakeholder sessions.
• Provide administrative support to programmes teams, including scheduling meetings, coordinating diaries, and booking travel or venues.
• Support the tracking of grant applications, grant decisions and grant awards, liaising with the projects team to ensure the effective flow of information.
• Monitor enquiry inboxes within programme team, including around incoming grants queries and ensure efficient tracking to resolution
• Assist with the preparation and circulation of programme documentation, reports, and presentations, including for grant review panels
• Support the monitoring of programme timelines, deliverables, and action points by maintaining trackers and follow-up lists.
• Liaise with members and grant holders on administrative or finance issues
• Assist in the collection, preparation and logging grant or project reports
• Liaise with finance to record project finances accurately

Meeting and Event Coordination

• Support the scheduling, logistics, and administration of Board, Committee, Grants Panels, Leadership Team meetings and team away days
• Assist with minute-taking and tracking action points where required.
• Help organise venues, catering, and accommodation for meetings and events.
• Provide support for wider organisational events and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Arrange travel and accommodation bookings for trustees, senior staff, and external guests where required, ensuring value for money and compliance with organisational policies.

Communication and Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as a professional first point of contact for routine enquiries to the leadership.
• Support effective communication between teams, trustees, senior leadership, staff, and external partners.
• Coordinate and share information across teams in a timely and accurate manner.

Other duties

- Visibly live NHS Charities Togethers values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with NHS Charities Togethers policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety.
- Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
- Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards.
- This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

How to Apply

CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification, are to be uploaded via our external recruitment Platform Hireful. The supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

The closing date for applications is 28th August 2026

1st interview: Friday, 4th September 2026
2nd interview: Thursday, 10th September 2026

In line with GDPR, we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, genetic and / or biometric data) in your CV and application documentation. Following this notice, any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CV/application documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward. Please also remember to not mention anyone’s information or details (e.g. referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion.

Senior Administrator & PA Support (Temporary)
£19.23 per hour
4+ month temporary assignment
South East London
Predominantly office-based with flexibility to work remotely approximately 1 day per week
Basic DBS check required

Are you an experienced administrator or PA looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution within a values-led organisation?

We are working with a well-established charitable organisation that is seeking a highly organised and professional Senior Administrator to provide support to a busy senior leadership office. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced office environment.

Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you'll play a key role in supporting senior leaders, managing communications and helping deliver a first-class administrative service. This position will suit someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing reliable support behind the scenes.

This is a busy, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings
• Monitoring inboxes and responding to enquiries appropriately
• Organising travel arrangements and hospitality requirements
• Planning and coordinating meetings, events and stakeholder visits
• Preparing correspondence, presentations, reports and meeting papers
• Taking meeting minutes and tracking follow-up actions
• Managing expenses and general administrative processes
• Acting as a professional first point of contact for visitors and stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate records, filing systems and confidential information
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners to gather information and coordinate activities
• Supporting wider operational and administrative projects as required

About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have gained experience within the charity, not-for-profit, education, membership, healthcare, faith-based or public sectors.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience in a senior administration, PA, team support or office management role
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong diary and inbox management experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience coordinating meetings, events and administrative processes
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A reliable, professional and committed approach to work

An understanding of the Catholic Church or experience working within a faith-based organisation would be beneficial but is by no means essential. More important is a genuine respect for the organisation's values and a willingness to work within this environment.
Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected charitable organisation
• Varied and engaging role with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Immediate start available
• Initial 4-month assignment with the potential for extension
• Predominantly office-based role with some hybrid flexibility
• Chance to make a meaningful contribution within the not-for-profit sector

Additional Information

• Interviews scheduled for the week commencing 14 September
• Successful applicants should be available to start as soon as possible thereafter
• Appointment subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check

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.

Oriau: Rhan amser: 15awr yr wythnos dros gyfnod o 4 i 5 o ddiwrnodau | Cyfnod penodol: Blwyddyn o’r dyddiad penodi

Gradd B: £25,178 – £27,241 (pro-rata)

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer gwneud cais: hanner nos ddydd Sul 23 Awst

Rydym yn chwilio am Gynorthwyydd Gweinyddol brwdfrydig ac effeithlon i ymuno â’n sefydliad croesawgar sy’n prysur dyfu. Dyma gyfle cyffrous i gefnogi’r gwaith o gyflwyno ystod eang o weithgareddau ar draws sefyllfa academaidd, gyhoeddus a gwleidyddol Cymru. Mae’r swydd hefyd yn cynnwys cefnogi cyfarfodydd, gwaith cyfathrebu, a meysydd eraill yn CDdC wrth iddynt ddatblygu. O’r herwydd, mae’n cynnig profiad cyflawn, gwerth chweil, naill ai i weithiwr gweinyddol profiadol neu i rywun sydd awydd datblygu ei yrfa.

Mae hon yn swydd hyblyg, ran amser am gyfnod penodol o flwyddyn i ddechrau a bydd yn rhoi cymorth hanfodol i’n tîm bach a chyfeillgar i’n galluogi i gyflawni ein strategaeth pum mlynedd uchelgeisiol er budd Cymru. Rydym yn chwilio am rywun hyblyg, cefnogol a threfnus. Ar gyfer rôl lefel Cynorthwyydd, nid ydym yn disgwyl i chi fod â phrofiad sylweddol o waith blaenorol, ond rydym yn chwilio am rywun sy’n gallu ysgogi ei hun, sydd ag awydd i ddysgu, ac mae agwedd ragweithiol wrth gynorthwyo pobl eraill a dod o hyd i ddatrysiadau yn hanfodol.

Mae CDdC yn sefydliad dwyieithog sy’n cefnogi’r rhai sy’n siarad Cymraeg yn rheolaidd, yn ogystal â phobl sy’n dysgu’r Gymraeg ar hyn o bryd, waeth pa lefel. Nid yw bod yn rhugl yn y Gymraeg yn ofynnol ar gyfer y swydd hon, ond mae’r gallu i gyfathrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol, a’r parodrwydd i ddysgu yn hanfodol.

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Hours: 15hrs per week to be worked over 4-5 days | Fixed term: 1 year from appointment

Salary: Grade B: £25,178 – £27,241 (pro-rata)

Application deadline: midnight on Sunday 23 August

We are seeking a motivated and efficient Administrative Assistant to join our growing and welcoming organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a wide range of activity across Wales’ political, public and academic life. The role also includes support for meetings, communications, and other areas within LSW as they develop. As such, it offers a great all-round experience, whether for an experienced administrator or someone looking to develop their career.

This flexible, part-time role is fixed term for one year in the first instance and will provide essential support to our small and friendly team – enabling us to deliver our ambitious five-year strategy to benefit Wales.We are looking for someone who is adaptable, supportive and organised. For an Assistant-level role we do not expect you to have substantial previous work experience, but we are looking for a self-starter with a keenness to learn, and a proactive attitude to assisting others and finding solutions is essential.

LSW is a bilingual organisation that supports active Welsh speakers and learners at all levels. Fluency in Welsh is not a requirement of this post, but the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable, and a willingness to learn is essential. 

To provide support to the small Finance and Administration team at Heart Research UK.

The role is office based and for 22.5 hours per week, with working pattern to be agreed but must include Friday morning.  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

 

· Assist the team in maintaining accounting records for both the Charity and the Trading Company

· Purchase Invoices – obtain relevant authorisation, code and process invoices onto Xero, produce and send remittance slips

· Process staff expenses onto Xero

· Create and upload payments on bank account

· Process all credit card transactions onto Xero

· Process expenses

· Arrange set up of new standing orders, direct debits and other regular payments

· Input any other income or expenditure onto bank as required

· To assist in uploading regular donations to Beacon

· Create sales invoices as required and maintain sales ledger 

· Credit control – periodic review outstanding balances and chase overdue amounts

· Undertake general administration tasks including call handling, sending out mail and issuing temporary parking passes.

· Cover reception area in the absence of receptionist

· Undertake any other appropriate duties as requested  

Person Specification

HRUK is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

You will be proactive, resourceful and a great team player.

You will be an excellent communicator to a variety of audiences.

 

You will have a genuine interest in the charity sector and a shared commitment to HRUK’s culture and values.

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer service to our supporters through written and verbal communication, and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining accurate data on our CRM system.

The role of Supporter Relations Assistant would suit someone energetic, organised and confident at communicating. As the first point of contact for our supporters, you will be able to build a rapport with supporters over the telephone, have good written communication skills and be a quick learner. You will also have experience of using a CRM or database, which will be vital when processing donations and recording communications with supporters. The role is varied and fast paced and requires efficiency and accuracy, as well as teamwork.

There are some tasks within this role which must be completed in the office, and therefore you will be required to work within a hybrid team where your week will be split working from home and the office.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK charity that works to increase the flow of philanthropic funding to charities, not-for-profits and social enterprises around the world. We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant & Board Administrator to join its growing and entrepreneurial team.

This is a varied opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with senior stakeholders and has strong Board governance experience. Reporting to the Deputy CEO, you will provide comprehensive support to the CEO and Deputy CEO, while also playing a key role in the effective administration of the organisation’s Board and Committees. You will manage senior diaries, meetings and travel, prepare papers and presentations, handle confidential information and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

You will also coordinate the full Board and Committee meeting cycle, including scheduling, meeting logistics and Board packs, attending meetings, producing accurate minutes and tracking actions through to completion. Alongside this, you will support Foundation Boards, shared inboxes, governance and compliance activity, and a range of executive projects.

We are looking for someone with significant experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, ideally supporting C-suite executives. You will have proven experience preparing Board meeting minutes, excellent organisational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Discretion, sound judgement and the ability to work independently are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation in the philanthropy sector and play a central role supporting its executive and governance functions.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 26 August 2026 at 23:59. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a tailored cover letter after reviewing the full job description.

Please note that only applicants with an unrestricted right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Do you want to help ensure people with lived experience shape the future of Shelter’s work? Join Shelter as our Lived Experience Project Assistant and play a vital role in supporting our Lived Experience Insight team.

About the role
 
This is an exciting role within the Lived Experience Insight team. As Project Support Assistant you will be essential in supporting the co-ordination of Shelter’s Lived Experience Programmes. You will be delivering administrative support across the team, enabling smooth delivery of Lived Experience Insight activity. This will include supporting projects, booking and coordinating meetings and planning face to face meetings and events.

Role specifics
 
You'll provide essential administrative and project support to the Lived Experience Insight team, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of involvement projects and GROW Traineeships. You'll coordinate meetings and events, manage enquiries, maintain accurate records and data across a range of systems, support financial administration and reporting, and create engaging internal and external communications. You'll also help improve the team's processes, resources and ways of working, ensuring people with lived experience remain at the heart of Shelter's work.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 
 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

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 the team

The Lived Experience Assistant sits as part of the LEI Team, within the Equity, Inclusion and Culture Directorate. The main goal of the team is to work closely alongside people with lived experience to influence and steer the direction of Shelter’s work, so that lived experience informs everything we do.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

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. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them

We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR & Executive Support Assistant to support a high quality people function at IHP. This part-time role combines HR administration with wider organisational and executive support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within a small charity that is making a significant impact around the world.

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

About the role

The HR team is responsible for a broad range of functions supporting our 24-strong staff team and trustees. The HR & Executive Support Assistant will play a key role in delivering effective HR administration while also providing wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, our outsourced HR Consultant and the Finance & Administration Officer, the postholder will support the employee lifecycle, maintain HR systems and records, coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and help ensure HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.

Alongside the core HR responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of central organisational activities, including supporting with office administration, governance, trustee administration, staff meetings and events, maintaining internal systems and records, and assisting with cross-organisational projects led by the Senior Leadership Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational skills and wants to develop their HR career while gaining experience across the wider functions of a small, collaborative charity.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Support all areas of HR administration and people processes under the direction of the outsourced HR Consultant and Director of Finance & Resources.
• Ensure HR records, systems and processes are maintained accurately, efficiently and confidentially.
• Coordinate staff training, maintain accurate training records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive staff experience by supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Provide high-quality administrative support across the organisation, including governance activities, trustee administration, office management and organisational projects.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the smooth and effective running of IHP's central support function.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience working in an HR administration role, or in an administrative role with significant HR responsibilities.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or other employee lifecycle activities.
• Experience maintaining accurate records, databases and administrative systems.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

 Personal attributes:

• Empathetic, approachable, and discreet
• Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation
• Solutions-focused with a hands on, flexible approach
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, development and good HR practice
• Excellent judgement 
• Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and values

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a meaningful mission with a strong values driven organisation
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
• Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover 
• Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station 

Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.

At the NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and we are looking for an experienced Administrator to help bring this belief to life!

Are you an exceptional administrator who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems and ensuring things run smoothly? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting the development of the next generation of teachers?

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Administrator to join our regional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious organisation whose mission is to improve the quality of education for all children through great teaching.

At NIoT, we believe that great work happens when people are curious, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement. As a key member of our regional team, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality programme delivery, building positive relationships and helping colleagues do their best work.

Working closely with the Regional ITE Programme Manager, you will help coordinate and support the planning, delivery and administration of our ITE programmes across the North and West region. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the National Institute of Teaching, helping to create a seamless experience for trainees, mentors, schools and partners.

Candidates must live within commuting distance of our campus in Blackburn. The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days a week on campus, which must include a Thursday. Occasional travel will also be required, as will travel and overnight stays for our annual staff away days.

If you are a proactive administrator who enjoys working as part of a supportive team, values learning and collaboration, and wants to contribute to an organisation making a difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
• A proactive approach that focuses on solutions.
• Highly proficient in managing and monitoring processes which drive successful reporting.
• A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately.
• A track record of or the potential to coordinate key events or programmes (ideally in the education sector).

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.
• Previous experience in the education sector.
• Experience of using management information systems and/or various online learning environments, particularly Microsoft Teams.
• Previous team coordination/PA experience.

Key Benefits

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• Flexible start and end working times.
• Flexible working opportunities, with significant scope for hybrid working.
• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 26 August 2026.
First interviews: 2 September 2026 (online).
Second interviews: 7 September 2026 (in person).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check are required as a condition of employment.