Administration and communications officer jobs

Why join us?

We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.

About the role

As the PR and Communications Officer, you will support the Senior PR and Communications Officer to raise awareness of the Charity by identifying and promoting compelling stories to regional and national media. Working closely with colleagues across PR and Communications, clinical teams, Fundraising, Marketing and Digital, you will help to showcase the Charity’s impact on people affected by cancer in the UK and around the world, while supporting fundraising activity across all income streams.

With support  you will use your communications skills and expertise, to write content for relevant in‑house magazine titles andhelp promote community fundraising and major donor events, corporate partnerships, and fundraising campaigns.

What you’ll be doing  

• Supporting a comprehensive media service which includes the proactive sell in of positive stories.
• Building relationships with clinical colleagues and in particular, Charity-funded consultants, nurses, researchers, and allied health professionals to gain their support for Charity communications including press releases, tailored pitches, other print media channels and the Charity's magazine.
• With support, write and edit the Charity’s supporter magazine, Progress, in collaboration with the Charity’s leadership team and fundraising colleagues.
• Working with fundraising teams to identify unique and inspiring stories associated with the Charity’s annual calendar of events and campaigns.

About you

You’ll be an exceptional team player with:

• Relevant media relations and/or communications experience
• Proven track record of delivering compelling copy, in the right tone and to deadline.
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to build effective and productive relationships with colleagues and case studies.
• Strong organisational skills – the ability to plan and prioritise content development in line with agreed targets and timelines.
• Experience of managing stakeholders both within and outside an organisation, at all levels.

What we offer

• Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton
• Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
• 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
• Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
• Training, support and development opportunities
• Access to the blue light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
• Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
• Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes

Inclusion matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. The deadline to apply is midnight on Tuesday 26 May.

Job title:Senior Team Administrator 

Reports to: Chief Executive

Line reports:  Work experience/interns (occasional) 

Location:Birmingham, London or Manchester (minimum 40% office-based, with regular travel to London) 

Salary:£32,000 to £35,000 out of London, £34,500 to £37,500 in London (pro-rata if part-time); salary scales under review

Hours: Full-time 37.5 per week (part-time 30 hours welcome, minimum four days, including Tuesdays) 

Contract:                         Permanent

Overall purpose 

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Senior Team Administrator will take responsibility for managing the administrative requirements relating to the governance of the charity and of the senior staff team, and for ensuring Breaking Barriers operates efficiently as possible, ensuring that the organisation can be effective in delivering its mission.

You will have a strong knowledge of all aspects of charity administration, be able to manage a wide range of tasks, be able to work at a fast pace across all areas of Breaking Barriers’, and be able to drive new ways of working to minimise wasted time and resource, freeing up more staff time to best support our clients.

Key responsibilities 

This is a new post at Breaking Barriers. The initial key responsibilities are described below, and the role will develop according to the charity’s changing needs. 

 Governance and management

· Organise and attend quarterly board of trustee meetings, including room booking and note-taking

· Arrange other meetings with trustees, including regular subcommittee meetings

· Work with the Chair, CEO and other members of SLT to finalise and circulate papers for meetings with trustees

· Manage the annual plan of trustee meetings

· Work with the Chair and CEO to support trustee recruitment, training, induction, and record keeping

· Work with the CEO and Director of Finance to ensuring that all regulatory reporting is fulfilled, and appropriate updates carried out, including in relation to the Charity Commission

· Maintain the record of policies and procedures, and take responsibility for ensuring these are updated by the agreed senior team leads in a timely manner

Cross charity support 

· Be a central resource to advise on and make travel booking for all staff

· Be available to the HR manager to support significant administrative tasks, such as annual checks of staff data, and tasks relating to recruitment

· Be available to members of the leadership team to undertake administrative tasks as required, across a range of activities relating to fundraising, communications, services, programmes, finance and operations

· Lead on ensuring that data is stored on the charity’s systems in line with agreed policies and practice

· Take an active role in health and safety across the charity, including maintaining the health and safety and risk assessment register

· Monitor general email addresses, processing basic enquiries and forwarding enquiries to relevant teams

· Manage the London telephone number, answering calls and monitoring and responding to/forwarding voicemails

· Administer the alumni programme

· Support the Director of Finance and the HR Manager in on-boarding and off-boarding staff, including set up of devices

· Support the Deputy Chief Executive and fundraising colleagues in the management of donation platforms and similar processes

· Maintain relevant staff pages on Breaking Barriers’ website

· Support any work experience or intern scheme, ensuring colleagues are supported to learn throughout their placement

Senior team support 

· Manage the administration of key organisational meetings, including regular meetings of the senior leadership team, joint leadership team, and all staff

· Ensure agendas for meetings and notes taken are circulated in a timely fashion, and action points are followed up appropriately

· Arrange meetings and undertake diary management for the CEO and other members of SLT when required

General 

· Work across the charity to try to improve processes and automation, reducing unnecessary or repetitive work

· Undertake other tasks as required.

Person specification

Essential

Experience and knowledge

· A minimum of 1-years’ experience of working in a non-profit organisation

· Experience of providing effective administration support in an office or organisational setting

· Familiarity with UK charity governance, for example as a trustee, advisor, member of staff, or in an administrative capacity

· Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information and managing professional boundaries

· Experience of implementing new ways of working, including processes which reduce administrative needs

Skills, abilities and attitude

· Ability to encourage, support and persuade colleagues to implement new ways of working, including processes which reduce administrative needs

· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

· Excellent written communication skills, including proofreading and formatting documents

· Tech-literate, including familiarity with using AI appropriately

· Ability to prioritise and complete a range of complex tasks with minimal supervision

· Commitment to the mission of Breaking Barriers

· Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

· Lived experience as a refugee or of forced migration

· Experience of working within an organisation supporting asylum seekers and refugees

· Experience of working in employability

How to apply 

To apply for this role, please provide:

- A CV of no more than 2-sides of A4

- A written response of a total of no more than 600 words illustrating how you meet the following three elements of the person specification:

· Experience of providing effective administration support in an office or organisational setting

· Familiarity with UK charity governance, for example as a trustee, advisor, member of staff, or in an administrative capacity

· Examples of implementing new ways of working, including processes which reduce administrative needs, and your ability to encourage, support and persuade colleagues to implement new ways of working

We expect to receive a large number of applicants for this role. As such, we are unable to consider candidates who do not follow the instructions above.

The recruitment process will involve both assessment and interviews.

London
21 hours per week (3 days)

As our People & Benefits Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient and accurate HR and benefits administration. You will ensure that employee records, systems, and processes are maintained to a high standard, working with the team and other colleagues to deliver a positive employee experience.

You will have administrative experience and knowledge of HR systems or other similar systems. You will possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with good communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous experience of working in a Human Resources or similar role would be an advantage. 

This role offers a mix of office-based and home working, with two days per week in the office and the remainder worked remotely, the office is close to King Cross and Euston stations. The URC offers a generous pension contribution, annual leave of 31 days per year plus bank holidays and development opportunities. 

If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for the full job description and application details. CV along with the completed application details will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 2 June 2026 
Interview date: Monday 8 June 2026

At Endometriosis UK, we are passionate about driving political change for the 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth living with endometriosis in the UK. This role will play an instrumental role in supporting the campaigns and policy function within the wider Communications Team.

This will be a busy, varied and important role working closely with the Policy and Campaigns Manager and Head of Campaigns and Communications to provide administration and wider support for the charity’s growing policy and campaigns function. This will include contributing to the production of government consultation responses, writing letters to politicians, producing background briefings ahead of parliamentary meetings and taking responsibility for political monitoring and informing the team of any engagement opportunities. A key part of the role will also be providing administration support for the policy function of the charity and the Head of Communications and Campaigns, including administrative support for the All-Party-Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis which Endometriosis UK provides secretariat support for. Tasks will include writing minutes, helping produce briefing papers, and booking events and meeting rooms.

You will also be the first point of call for our campaign supporters and will be aiding our supporters to take campaign actions through the drafting and creation of e-actions using Engaging Networks. You will be an exciting opportunity to help build our campaigning work and work towards the goals of our new 2025 organisational strategy.

Closing date for applications is Monday 25th May at 5pm. Interview date will be Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at our offices in London Bridge.

Please note that for capacity reasons, we are only able to get back to successful candidates on the status of their application.

As our Communications and marketing assistant you will be a key member of the Winchester Hospice Fundraising Charity team, supporting the realisation of our communication, engagement and marketing plans to our stakeholders, allowing the charity to deliver its innovative fundraising strategy to be able to meet ambitious financial targets.

In this role you will collaborate with the wider team to ensure a unified and effective approach to fundraising communications, helping to ensure that the charity is financially sustainable and widely recognised by the local community. You will support the promotion and delivery of events, large and small, provide excellent communications support to steward donors and to enhance supporter journeys. You will contribute significantly towards the delivery of meaningful digital and print communications. Your proactive, can-do attitude and dedication to communications will play a crucial role in building a charity brand that is pre-eminent and synonymous with Winchester.

Grants and Information Officer

Professionals Aid Guild

At the Professionals Aid Guild, we are a non-profession-specific charity dedicated to improving lives and relieving poverty among professionals and graduates across the UK. We support individuals facing challenges such as redundancy, illness, disability, family breakdown, and financial hardship in retirement.

This is an exciting period of growth and development for the charity, offering the successful candidate a real opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and drive positive change.

Each year, we support hundreds of individuals through direct grants covering essential living costs, further and children’s education, household items, furniture, and critical repairs. These grants often have a life-changing impact. Alongside this, we collaborate with a wide network of organisations and professional bodies to provide more holistic and sustainable support.

Could you be part of our small, dedicated team making a big difference?

About the Role

As Grants and Information Officer, you will play a central role in delivering our services. You will manage grant applications from initial assessment through to decision and award, contribute to committee processes, and support the wider operations of the charity.

Key Details

• Reporting to: CEO
• Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)
• Working pattern: Flexible and hybrid working available (minimum one day per week in the office, typically Thursday)
• Salary: £28,000 – £31,500 FTE

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Additional annual leave after three years’ service (up to 5 extra days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Training and equipment provided

Key Responsibilities

Casework

• Manage applications from initial assessment through to committee review
• Liaise with beneficiaries and maintain accurate, confidential records
• Prepare agendas and take minutes for committee meetings
• Signpost applicants to other appropriate sources of support

Finance

• Administer grants within agreed limits
• Arrange payments to beneficiaries and service providers
• Support audit processes

Grants Management System

• Maintain and update the grants database (Benefactor)
• Produce reports and review system content as required

Administration & Resources

• Update and maintain internal resources, including application forms, guidance, and standard communications
• Support website content updates
• Maintain standard operating procedures
• Provide general office administration support

Additional Duties

• Attend and support the AGM and other organisational meetings
• Represent the charity externally when required
• Support the CEO with fundraising strategy and policy development
• Undertake other duties as required in a small team environment

About You

You will be:

• Educated to degree level
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experienced in working with databases and updating websites
• Familiar with fundraising applications and/or the charity sector (ideally benevolent funds or welfare services)
• Knowledgeable about the UK statutory benefits system
• Familiar with accounting software such as Xero or Dext (desirable)
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a small team
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Confident in problem-solving and decision-making
• Sympathetic to the charity’s mission and values

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements for the role.

�� Closing date: 26 May 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early.

�� Interview date: Monday 15 June 2026
Please ensure availability on this date.

Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.  We have a Christian ethos, where everyone can be loved and accepted with a sense of belonging, with the hope and opportunity of a new life.  We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas. 

We are looking for support mainly in fundraising and communication to work closely with our management team to assist, develop and manage the Charity fundraising so that it can fulfil its growth ambition. A part of the role is also administrative tasks to support the team across all its operations. If you are excited by this opportunity and helping us and being a crucial support for Hope and Vision Communities to take us to the next stage in our growth, we would love to hear from you. 

In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

· To support the comms/fundraising administration as part of the org strategy (70%)

· To support the senior staff team with administration across its operations (30%)

MAIN OUTCOMES OF THE JOB:

Effective and efficient communications with stakeholders and the public (40%)

· Scheduling audience-specific, engaging and shareable content in different formats

· Regularly posting across our social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) and monitoring engagement to increase our following

· Copywriting for website, event marketing, social media

· Update and manage charity website as needed

· Working with the Communications Manager to create a quarterly newsletter to be shared with the public and our supporters

Improve fundraising efficiencies across the charity (30%)

· Support with any event administration, such as booking events, scheduling meetings, and preparing communications materials

· Updating Mailchimp & JustGiving database post events

Improving organisation efficiency (20%)

· Acting as the main interface with IT support

· Oversee organisation calendars, including recordkeeping for absence, sickness and leave

· Schedule mandatory training for the team, such as First Aid

· Handling mail correspondence, management of the admin@ and info@ mailboxes, forwarding queries, incoming referrals

Support of CEO (10%)

· Coordinate Team meetings in the calendar

· Any other support the management might need

Working conditions (e.g., hours of work, any travelling required etc):

· Part-time (16 hours) per week, permanent post – Further potential to increase hours in future.

· 25 days annual leave per year pro-rata, plus bank holidays.

· Pension in line with government auto-enrolment legislation.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and is subject to annual review and amendment, by consultation.

About Action Duchenne 
Action Duchenne supports, empowers and equips every DMD community in their journey from diagnosis and beyond.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a muscle wasting condition for which there is no cure, but we journey alongside communities to empower them and provide information for them to make informed decisions. Action Duchenne has a team of passionate, supportive staff who are keen to do more for families living with Duchenne and has a number of staff with direct lived experience. 

At Action Duchenne, values are more than words—they shape how we work and interact every day. For this role, we are looking for a team member who can reflect our values: 

• Supportive – Actively assist colleagues and stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and reliability. 

• Empathetic – Approach challenges with understanding, considering the impact on people internally and externally. 

• Respectful – Ensure all communications and decisions uphold dignity and fairness, especially when handling sensitive matters. 

• Community Focused – Make decisions that strengthen our community, ensuring all activity supports inclusive engagement and shared purpose. 

• Inclusive – Promote accessibility and equity, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard. 

The Events Officer will embody these values in every aspect of planning, delivering and evaluating events. 

What we offer: 

• 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance helpline 

• Private health insurance 

• Flexible hours 

• 5% employer pension contribution 

Main Purpose of the Role 
This new role aims to support the design, coordination and delivery of Action Duchenne’s events portfolio, including the Annual Community Summit, regional meetups, workshops, and online events. The role will ensure smooth operational delivery, high‑ quality participant experiences, accessible information, and effective logistics‑ and supplier coordination. 

This role contributes directly to our organisational impact by ensuring families, young people, professionals and partners have access to engaging, supportive and well managed events. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys a challenge, is incredibly organised with excellent project management skills, close attention to detail, creativity and a passion for supporting every DMD community. 

 Specific Tasks 

1. Event Coordination and Logistics 

• Support the planning and delivery of the Annual Community Summit, working closely with the Chief Scientific Officer, Director of Fundraising and Communications, and wider team. 

• Coordinate logistics for in‑person and online events, including venue liaison, catering, accessibility arrangements, equipment, travel, accommodation and schedules. 

• Ensure event details are accurately published and updated across relevant platforms (website, CRM, communications channels). 

• Manage registration processes for all events and ensure attendees receive timely, accurate joining information. 

• Support the organisation of regional meet‑ups and workshops, ensuring venues, facilitators and resources are in place. 

2. Administration and Operational Delivery 

• Maintain clear and accurate administrative systems, including event checklists, timelines, risk assessments and evaluation forms. 

• Track planned expenditure and ensure costs align with budgets, escalating issues where necessary. 

• Prepare and maintain event collateral (slides, handouts, resources, signage), ensuring accessibility and brand consistency. 

• Provide administrative and practical support during events (both online and in person), including setting up webinar sessions and coordinating pre and post event meetings internally. 

3. Stakeholder and Supplier Management 

• Liaise with venues, suppliers, speakers, exhibitors and partners to ensure high quality event delivery. 

• Develop positive working relationships with internal colleagues to ensure a joined-up programme across support, communications and scientific teams. 

• Provide excellent customer service to participants, responding promptly and sensitively to enquiries, access requirements and logistical questions. 

4. Community and Engagement Support 

• Collaborate with Support Team colleagues to ensure events reflect community needs and priorities. 

• Support the promotion of events through the Communications Officer, ensuring timely provision of copy, event information and updates. 

• Encourage and support attendance from families, young people, professionals and community partners. 

5. Data Management, Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Ensure accurate data entry in CRM systems (eTapestry or similar) for attendee lists, engagement tracking and follow up actions. 

• Collect and analyse feedback, producing short evaluation summaries to inform future planning. 

• Track attendance, trends and logistical improvements, contributing to quarterly reporting. 

6. Risk, Compliance and Quality Assurance 

• Support event risk assessments and ensure compliance with safeguarding, accessibility and GDPR guidance. 

• Ensure that content and delivery meet Action Duchenne’s quality standards and reflect the needs of families affected by Duchenne. 

NB This is not an exhaustive list, the role holder will be asked to carry out additional tasks as required for the Team’s successful service delivery. Such tasks will always be reasonable and broadly in line with current knowledge levels and skill sets. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Event logistics prepared within agreed timelines 

• Accurate event information published and updated within required timeframes 

• Participant satisfaction and engagement measured through surveys 

• Conference and event attendance targets met 

• CRM data entry completed within 2 working days of events 

• Budget expenditure tracked monthly with minimal variance 

• Effective delivery of regional and online events aligned with pre-agreed schedule 

Person Specification 

Knowledge & Experience 

Essential

• Experience organising in person events from start to finish for over 300 attendees. 

• Experience liaising with suppliers, venues and speakers. 

• Experience with CRM/data entry, with close attention to detail. 

• Experience organising and hosting remote events. 

• Understanding of hybrid events. 

Desirable

• Experience in the charity sector. 

• Knowledge of Duchenne or similar life-limiting conditions. 

Skills & Abilities 

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, motivate teams and develop positive relationships with beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and external partners. 

• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding around events. 

• Exceptional communication skills. 

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. 

• Analytical and data literate, able to interpret performance data, identify trends, and use insight to drive improvement. 

• Skilled in problem solving, with a proactive, solutions focused approach. 

• Ability to be assertive while maintaining empathy, particularly when supporting teams dealing with emotionally complex situations. 

• Digital proficiency including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and digital communication tools. 

Attributes 

Essential

• Emotionally intelligent, reflective and able to manage sensitive issues with empathy and professionalism. 

• Values driven, compassionate and committed to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by long term or life-limiting conditions. 

• Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate complexity. 

• Creative, dynamic and innovative, with the ability to take ideas from concept to delivery. 

• Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 

• Personally, and professionally, responsible with high standards of integrity and accountability. 

• A sense of humour and the ability to bring warmth and humanity to the role. 

Closing date: 25 May 2026 at 9am, with first round, online interviews aiming to take place in week commencing 8th June. 

The Training & Events Officer is responsible for delivering comprehensive administrative support for training programmes and events at the bpf. The role encompasses coordinating the entire trainee journey—from application and onboarding to evaluations and reporting—ensuring efficient, compliant, and learner-focused processes. Duties include coordinating with managers and staff, handling programme administration, applicant and trainee communications, maintaining records, overseeing selection, and supporting event delivery. Some evening and weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu provided.

We are excited to be recruiting a part-time Finance & Operations Officer. 

‍The Foundation for Common Land provides a single voice to co-ordinate knowledge and share learning across Common Land. We work with commoners’ associations and federations, owners of common land and farming bodies as well as environmental NGOs, and government bodies such as the Defra group, including the Rural Payments Agency and Natural England.

‍This role is central to the organisation’s success, a lynch pin for the team, you will work closely with our Operations Director to support our small but mighty team to meet our charitable objectives.  This is a varied role covering multiple operational areas including payroll coordination, organisational operations, financial administration, and project support. Given the versatile nature of the responsibilities and the small team size, candidates will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to take ownership while working independently. 

We are looking for an experienced and reliable candidate to join our friendly and flexible team at an exciting time of growth. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to meet you.

‍Contract type: Permanent

‍Contractual hours: 18.75 per week (0.5), flexi-time to be agreed with line manager

‍Location: Hybrid role.  It is expected that you would work from our central Ambleside (Cumbria) office a min of two days a week.

‍Salary: £27,000 - £37,000 FTE, dependent on experience

‍To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the specifications in the Job description by 23.59 on Sunday, 17th May 2026. 

‍Interviews: Will be in person at our Ambleside office on Wednesday, 27th May 2026

‍ Find the full job description here

The Centre for Emotional Health is recruiting for a Training Administrator to work with our friendly and nurturing team, administering The Centre for Emotional Health’s trainings and assisting with customer relationship administration.

The Centre for Emotional Health is a national charity dedicated to everyone living an emotionally healthy life. We provide training for local authorities, family hubs, prisons, schools, workplaces and communities. We advocate nationally for the importance of good emotional health. All our work, including all the training we deliver, is underpinned by The Nurturing Programme.

We are looking for an organised individual with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience of a variety of IT systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the administration of The Centre for Emotional Health’s trainings pre- and post-training delivery, working as part of a busy Operations and Finance Team, and assisting our Business Development and Programmes Teams with customer relation tasks. You will enjoy working collaboratively and will feel secure in managing a fast-changing, busy workload as part of a wider team.​

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and administer all The Centre for Emotional Health trainings, overseeing bookings, venues, online training delivery, trainer, customer, and colleague liaison, and pre- and post-training documentation.
• Manage training communications and trainee feedback systems, maintaining accurate records and sharing information with customers and colleagues
• Nurture customer relationships in line with our organisational values, responding to queries by email and phone, and maintaining our website and CRM database.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Tuesday 19th May.

Interviews will take place Friday 22nd May at The Centre for Emotional Health’s office.

Administrative Officer

• Contract: Full-time, 2-year Fixed Term Contract
• Salary: £23,132 - £24,113 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
• Location: office-based, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Benefits: 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays; 6% employer pension contribution
• DBS: Enhanced DBS required
• Occupational requirement: This post is open to women only, exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
   

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the Angelou Centre to recruit for their Administrative Officer.

This is a key role within a respected, Black-led organisation supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The Administrative Officer will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation, providing high-quality administrative and operational support to staff, partners and visitors.
 

About the charity

For over 30 years, the Angelou Centre has stood alongside Black and racialised women and children in Newcastle. The organisation delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive services that support recovery from violence, abuse and discrimination, helping people rebuild safety, confidence and independence. The Centre is rooted in anti-racist, Black feminist values and survivor-centred practice.
 

About the role

The Administrative Officer is a central point of contact within the organisation and plays a crucial role in supporting staff, systems and services. This is a varied and hands-on role, combining general administration, coordination, events support, data management and health and safety responsibilities.

You will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a busy environment where confidentiality, compassion and attention to detail are essential.
 

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director and senior staff
• Manage correspondence, filing systems and document preparation
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, travel and room bookings
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on actions
• Support the planning and delivery of internal and external events, including training and community events
• Maintain accurate databases, records and reports in line with UK GDPR
• Support health and safety processes, including risk assessments and record-keeping
• Act as a welcoming point of contact for visitors, stakeholders and partner organisations
• Provide cover for reception when required and support wider operational needs
   

About you

You will bring:

• Experience in a similar administrative role, ideally within the charity or voluntary sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
• Experience supporting events, meetings or training delivery
• A proactive, 'can-do' approach and the ability to work independently

Desirable experience includes:

• Supporting vulnerable people or working in safeguarding-led environments
• Experience with CRMs or document management systems
• Health & safety or first aid knowledge (or willingness to train)
   

Values & Approach

• Commitment to The Angelou Centre's vision, values, and black feminist ethos.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Empathy, patience, and cultural competence.
• Ability to motivate and empower women to build independence.
• 'Can-do' attitude with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop professionally.
   

Representation, Lived Experience & Encouragement to Apply

The Angelou Centre recognises the value of lived experience, cultural understanding and representation in delivering effective, trusted services. We particularly welcome applications from women who feel a strong connection to the communities we support and who believe their background, perspective or lived experience would enhance our work.

We are also aware that Black and racialised women are often less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every listed requirement. If you are excited by this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every criterion, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we are looking for.
 

How to apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter to Tatiana Ostara outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th May at 9:00 am.

 

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Position: Communications and Engagement Officer

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 1 day working from home allowance

Salary: £24,454 FTE (£14,870 actual); 5% pension contribution, 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata

Contract type: Permanent

Reportable to: Communications and Engagement Manager

Direct reports: No direct reports

Benefits:

• 5% pension contribution
• 33 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) which increases with length of service
• Enhanced sick leave entitlement with length of service
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Individual training budgets
• Discounts on local Barnsley Gyms
• Free parking in the town centre

Job Purpose

At an exciting time of growth and strategic development, Barnsley CVS is looking for a creative and motivated Communications and Engagement Officer to help tell our story and strengthen connections across the borough.

In this entry-level role, you will support how we communicate, connect and engage with local communities, members, stakeholders and the wider VCSE sector. You’ll help bring our work to life – creating accessible, engaging content and supporting campaigns that showcase the impact of local organisations and the difference they make every day.

Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will contribute to delivering communications that inform, inspire and involve. From digital content creation and social media to events and community engagement, you’ll play a hands-on role in helping people understand, access and take part in opportunities across Barnsley.

You will also help ensure that we are quick and effective at responding to the voices of local people and organisations. Your role will be key to supporting Barnsley CVS’s mission to build a strong, connected and thriving VCSE sector that has a positive impact on communities.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career in communications and engagement, who is passionate about communities, keen to develop their skills, and motivated to make a meaningful difference.

To be successful in this role, you will be someone who already has some experience and knowledge of communications and digital media but also has a genuine interest and passion for the VCSE/Charity sector in Barnsley and is motivated to highlight the work of the sector across our Borough.  Paid working experience is not essential if you can demonstrate an appetite and a commitment to charitable causes and creative communications.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a blend of communications and media experience who can push forward a union-led strategic communications agenda, and who can also enhance the ITF’s position in the media as the global voice of transport workers. This hands-on role will span communications and media work across the ITF.

You will be part of a team delivering solidarity and support to local, national and global disputes, building communications that reinforce the critical role of transport workers around the world, developing strategies to support union-led policies on everything from health and safety to sustainability, and raising the volume on the global struggle to advance the rights of transport workers everywhere.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, this role will work collaboratively to implement communications strategies for the ITF’s industrial work programmes and their priority campaigns. The role will include targeting diverse audiences including transport workers, employers, media, policy makers and political leaders. The role will also play a crucial role in ensuring that industrial priorities and issues are reflected and integrated in organisation-wide communications.

The Communications and Press Officer will lead on the implementation of the ITF’s global media strategy: the role is pivotal to securing media coverage that raises awareness of the work and priorities of the ITF internationally, across broadcast, print, online media and trade press, while also monitoring the media coverage we gain, evaluating impact and providing insights to help shape future media work.

The role will also be central to developing communications content across the ITF’s industrial sections, from website news stories to in-depth reports and communications support for ITF conferences, meetings and other events: you will need to be able to develop expert knowledge of policy and industrial issues facing transport workers, and effectively interpret and analyse issues and challenges and translate them into compelling and engaging communications outputs.

We are looking for someone who is able to develop, manage and maintain strong relationships and operate in a politically charged environment, someone who has a growth mindset, thinks globally, works with a relational approach, is receptive to feedback, actively values diversity, and who acts with integrity and transparency.

If you’re driven to improve the lives and livelihoods of workers through undertaking innovative and bold communications work, we invite you to apply. 

About the team

The role of the ITF Communications Team is to elevate our work on global issues and drive collective action to improve the rights of all transport workers.

The Communications Department leads strategic thinking around communications across the ITF’s industrial sections, global regions and key areas of focus, including women and young transport workers, sustainability, health and safety, the future of work and supply chain accountability. The scope is vast.

You’ll join a team committed to using its skills and knowledge to push the envelope for worker and people-driven change ― working to advance the ITF’s current strategic directions:

• To grow and activate our membership.
• To position the ITF at the forefront of innovative campaigning.
• To influence global and regional policy.

The team sets and delivers strategic communications, setting the creative and strategic vision for digital engagement, content production, design, branding, media relations and building stronger networks and collaboration with our affiliated unions.

This position is based at our London headquarters, though we warmly welcome applications from candidates who would prefer to work from one of the ITF's regional offices around the world; in such cases, salary and benefits will be aligned with the relevant regional office location.