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Job Title:
Senior Grants Officer
Reporting To:
Grants Manager
Salary:
£31,125 – £39,826
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Duration:
Permanent
Location:
Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Liverpool / Hybrid working
Job Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our grants team to support the charity in delivering approximately £5m of grant awards per year.
The Senior Grants Officer will play an active role in supporting Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s grant development and awarding process, liaising with Trust colleagues on grant applications and awards.
The post holder will work closely with fundraising teams to support donor asks and ongoing stewardship.
They will also support the Grants Manager in developing systems and processes for effective grant management, including maintaining up-to-date records on Salesforce.
Main Duties / Tasks
Grant Programme Delivery & Oversight
- Oversee application pipelines and grant status, ensuring efficient progression and escalating issues where required
- Monitor applications in development, ensuring alignment with Charity priorities and Theory of Change model
- Support small grants assessment meetings, including follow-up actions such as applicant liaison and issuing grant letters
- Respond to enquiries from grant holders, managing or escalating risks and underperformance
- Ensure fundraising teams are kept informed where external funds are attached to grants
Applicant & Stakeholder Support
- Act as a primary point of contact for grant applicants, advising on eligibility, criteria and application processes
- Build and maintain effective relationships with Trust staff, charity colleagues and external partners
- Represent the grants team in internal meetings where required
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Support monitoring of KPIs, including turnaround times, ensuring performance targets are met
- Identify opportunities to improve grant processes, systems and documentation
- Share learning and best practice across the charity
Programme Development
- Contribute to the development of grant programmes aligned with Charity priorities
- Support creation and improvement of applicant guidance and programme materials
- Work collaboratively with Impact & Insights colleagues to support a one-team approach
Other Duties
- Act as an ambassador for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with organisational values
- Contribute positively to the wider team and support fundraising events where required
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Experience in the charity, voluntary, public or philanthropic sector, ideally in a grants or programme role
- Knowledge of assessing grant or funding applications, including reviewing proposals and budgets
- Experience of administration and management processes, including record keeping, due diligence and reporting
- Experience using databases or grant management systems
- Experience managing multiple applications or projects to deadlines
- Understanding of governance and good practice in grant awarding and reporting
- Understanding of the charity and funding landscape
Desirable:
- Experience in a grant-making organisation, foundation or trust
- Experience supporting panels, committees or trustees
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems
Skills and Attributes
Essential:
- Commitment to equity, diversity and collaborative working
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Clear and concise written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Self-motivated with a positive, flexible approach
- High attention to detail
- Good judgement and integrity
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to shared learning
- Ability to line manage and support a Grants Assistant
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and database systems
Desirable:
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience improving grant processes or systems
- Experience building relationships with applicants and grantees
- Interest in developing grant-making practice
Additional Requirements
Essential:
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity
- Commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity
- Willingness to support wider charity activities
- Willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
1. JOB TITLE: Grant Officer (Sustainable Future)
Contract: 2 year fixed-term, 35 hours per week
Location: York/ hybrid (in office attendance once or twice a week)
Salary range: £46,036
2. MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
To support the management, administration and development of the Sustainable Future grant programme and occasional related initiatives.
Assess and critically appraise project ideas, using sound judgement to provide clear, constructive guidance to prospective applicants.
3. POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: Sustainable Future Programme Manager
Responsible for: n/a
4. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 GRANT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
To work within organisational strategies and policies, and in accordance with the priorities and guidance as specified by the Programme Manager:
- Contribute to the delivery of all aspects of the grant cycle, including responding to applicant inquiries, assessment of applications, presenting and discussing applications with the grant committee and communicating decisions to applicants. On occasion, there may a requirement to contribute to this work for other JRCT grant programmes.
- Assist with monitoring grantees’ work and expenditure of JRCT funds.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of networking, convening or learning initiatives for grantees.
- Manage and co-ordinate the administration of external events and consultations.
- Assist the Programme Manager with the administration of proactive projects.
- Keep abreast of external developments through reading, attending conferences and similar events, and liaising with other funders.
- Contribute to the development of grant policy and grant programme reviews.
4.2 GRANT PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION
- With direction from the Programme Manager, co-ordinate and contribute to the preparation and circulation of committee papers for the grant cycle, including writing assessment memos, meeting notes, agenda papers and minutes. On occasion, there may a requirement to contribute to this work for other JRCT grant programmes.
- Use the grants administration database to process and monitor grant applications and provide reports and statistics. Maintain accurate database records to enable the appropriate payment and ongoing monitoring of grants.
- Ensure that effective information storage and retrieval systems (paper and electronic) are developed, maintained and managed for the programme area and maintain records of committee membership and subscriptions.
- Arrange and co-ordinate committee meetings and meetings with applicants/grantees on behalf of the Programme Manager, including related travel, accommodation and room bookings, liaising with trustees and co-optees.
- Liaise with other staff and external colleagues on behalf of the Programme Manager and assist in implementing good communication systems for the staff team and wider organisation.
5. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consistently perform the role effectively and in line with the values and mission of JRCT.
- Proactively keep up to date with developments affecting your work and maintaining and improving personal competence through continuous professional development.
- Take direction on projects and priorities from your line manager and trustees, which may vary from time to time.
- Develop, foster and maintain effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders and organisations.
- Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
- Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice.
- Prepare for and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Contribute constructively to team meetings and organisational priorities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Carry out other duties as may arise, develop or be assigned commensurate with the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Business Support Officer
Finance & Operations | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Home-based with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources; to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision reality as quickly as possible.
As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Business Support Officer to play a key role in supporting our operations.
About the Role
This is a pivotal position at the heart of the organisation. You will provide high-quality operational, governance, and administrative support, ensuring we run efficiently, compliantly, and in line with best practice. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, the CEO, and the Board of Trustees, acting as a central point of coordination across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Governance Support
- Orgnisational planning and policies
- HR support
- IT support
Apply Now
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11:00
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached with this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
#Senior Business Support Officer #Business Support #Governance #Senior Governance Officer
Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Important Information
• This is a UK-based role
• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
• We are unable to offer sponsorship
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the role
This role will be responsible for delivering an excellent recruitment experience for all candidates and supporting them through the vital first six months of their journey with Your Place. You will manage all recruitment systems, administration, and relationships with external recruiters, while delivering on improvement projects to ensure we provide the very best onboarding experience possible. In doing so, you’ll play a key role in shaping a culture of belonging from day one - helping new team members feel supported, connected, and set up to thrive - so we not only hire the right people, but retain them.
Salary: £30,205-£32,965 annual salary annual salary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Canning Town, London
Responsibilities
People Operations
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To keep all employment records up to date and ensure files are appropriately filed, in particular recruitment and onboarding and process any contract changes promptly.
Recruitment
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Create an interactive and clear recruitment process from advertising to hiring stage, working closely with the wider People team to develop and deliver an excellent recruitment and retention strategy
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To act as a first point of contact for all recruitment enquires and requests received externally or internally, ensuring that these are dealt with promptly and professionally.
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Work closely with hiring managers on recruitment campaigns including supporting on writing JDs, uploading adverts to the applicant tracking system and various job sites, and liaising with the Marketing & Communications team on placing job adverts on social media platforms.
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Spearhead active recruitment and ‘headhunting’, using tools like LinkedIn, taking responsibility for helping us find the very best talent
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Keep up-to-date records of all recruitment and monitor diversity of applicants and produce frequent reports on interest, candidate experience and diversity, in line with our EDI commitments.
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Shortlist applications for vacancies, where requested and organise all aspects of online and in-person interviews
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Work with hiring managers to develop the best possible interview and assessment tools to ensure we are hiring the right people for the right roles.
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Keep all new starter files up to date, in particular recruitment and onboarding.
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Develop and manage a group of ‘bank staff’ to cover short-term operations vacancies
Onboarding & Induction
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Take responsibility for the onboarding of new team members which will include pre-employment checks and all corresponding onboarding activities, offer e-mails, and liaising with line managers regarding induction plans and probations.
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Provide comprehensive in-person inductions for all new starters
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Carry out regular check-ins with new starters during their induction period, supporting them to settle in to their new role and helping them to tackle any challenges, via “stay” interviews and other formal and informal methods
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Working with line managers and new starters to ensure that all probation paperwork and activities (such as mandatory training) are completed on time.
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Reporting any trends or data to the wider People team and working with them to address any concerns, escalating issues to other members of the team as appropriate
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Offboarding: Conduct exit interviews with departing employees, tracking reasons for leaving to inform future recruitment and retention strategies.
Information Systems
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To maintain and accurately update the integrated payroll and employee self-service information system ensuring all new starter files are up to date, inputting information and any changes in a timely manner.
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To prepare the monthly payroll as requested using information stored on the system and ensuring supporting documents are in place for any system and contract changes, working with the People Manager as appropriate.
General
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Champion wellbeing and EDI within the organisation by promoting a positive environment and culture for team members to work in and thrive.
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Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with policies and procedures.
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To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with work role for health and safety in the workplace.
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To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.
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We are a busy charity with a small People team. There will be times when you may be required to undertake additional tasks, duties and responsibilities within your capabilities.
About you
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Experience
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Experience and interest in recruitment, onboarding of new starters and retention of employees
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Experience in a wide range of administration activity in a People/HR function
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Experience of providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment
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Experience of using a range of systems and software applications
Qualifications
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Level 3 CIPD Certificate in People Practice (or equivalent) or willingness in obtaining this qualification while in post
Skills & knowledge
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An understanding of and commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it applies to a supportive service and in the workplace
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Good administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and an ability to plan and prioritise effectively
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Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
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A working knowledge on a range of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Outlook, Word and Excel
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An understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Abilities
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Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
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Ability to develop good working relationships and rapport with internal/external stakeholders.
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Ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to use own initiative
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Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels, maintaining professional boundaries
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Ability to interpret and communicate the meaning of legislation, policy, guidance, research and information on best practice
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Ability to set up and work according to schedules
Personal qualities
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A focus on outstanding customer service excellence, high standards of attention to detail, quality, accuracy and responsiveness
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Self-sufficient and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals according to deadlines, and a flexibility and to juggle a variety of tasks
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Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
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An understanding of and commitment to the values of Your Place
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Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours
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Committed to continuing professional development
Desirable
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Qualification in Business Administration or Human Resources
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An understanding or experience of using a people Information and payroll system
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Some knowledge, experience or understanding of people management processes and best practice
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Recruitment timeline:
Closing date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026
1st stage: shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief pre-screen call on Friday 10 April 2026 which will last no more than 20 minutes
Final stage: In person interview with the Director of People and the People Manager on Wednesday 15 April 2026
At Your Place, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better resident outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our dynamic, creative External Relations Team truly punches above it's weight when it comes to fundraising, events and communications. The External Engagement Officer will provide vital administrative and operational support across fundraising, events, and communications, such as event logistics, copywriting content, preparing social media posts.
We are excited for you to join us and make a meaningful contribution to our high-performing team.
Fundraising and Data Support
- Managing Contacts: Ensuring that up-to-date records are kept throughout our CRM (Salesforce)
- Financial Processing: Responsible for adding weekly bank donations onto Salesforce and working with the Finance Team to reconciling income and assist with gift processing
- Supporter Care: Lead on thanking supporters, specifically managing emails and cards
- Legacy Administration: Assist with the administration of legacy giving, including thanking donors for pledges and gifts.
- Prospect Research: Support the Fundraising Manager in carrying out research into potential prospects and networks to help expand the Trust's reach.
Events - Logistics and Administration
- Guest Management: Support event logistics by using our CRM to manage all aspects of our events including guest lists, RSVPs, and creating name badges for attendees
- Box Office Function: Act as a point of contact for event booking enquiries and assist with seating plans
- On-site Support and post-event coordination
Communications and Digital Engagement
- Inbox Management ensuring timely and professional responses
- Social Media: Assist with digital engagement by managing DMs, replying to comments, and creating content.
- Print Advertising: Manage the logistics of print advertising
General / Team Support
- Inventory Management: Maintain an organized inventory of fundraising and event materials, such as banners, stationery, and merchandise
- Team Collaboration: Provide general administrative support to the ER team and contribute creative ideas for improving supporter care and donor engagement
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and experience across comms, fundraising, events, marketing and press within a busy team. If you are a motivated individual who has some experience of working in communications or fundraising and can provide reliable, proactive support for our fundraising and communications activities who is also excited to lead on their own projects, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a candidate who is highly organized, technologically adept and curious, with a ‘can-do’ attitude who shares our commitment to supporting the clergy community.
Clergy Support Trust is the largest charity focused on the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
YES care about young people's mental health, sexual health and wellbeing. The Outreach and Support Officer will deliver knowledgeable, high-quality, youth-centred support to young people in various settings.
You will get out into the community via outreach engagement, offering one-to-one support, events and groups. You iwill be a key part of our Information and Guidance team, delivering wellbeing programmes and workshops for YES.
This role is frontline and delivery-focused, supporting the development of responsive, inclusive, and professionally delivered services in outreach settings such as schools, youth clubs, social spaces and groups and will be pivotal within our small team of young people's support staff.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to help send donated medicines around the world to those who do not have access to live-saving medicines? IHP is recruiting a Logistics Officer to become part of our growing logistics team who coordinate the safe and responsible donation of medical products to where the needs are greatest, so that people don’t suffer needlessly from treatable illnesses.
As a Logistics Officer you will play an integral role in IHP’s work arranging the shipping of donated medicines and medical supplies, for example our essential health packs and antibiotics, ensuring their secure transportation to disaster hit and vulnerable communities such as Sudan and Gaza.
Your responsibilites will include:
- Securing cost effective shipping quotes from some of the largest freightforwarders in the UK
- Preparing shipping documentation
- Ensuring shipping files are accurate and kept up to date
- Updating offers on our management system
- Communicating regularly with external partners, including key logistics partners, carriers, NGO's receiving shipments
- Representing the Logistics team on the QMT (Quality Management Team)
Who you are:
- You'll have administrative/record keeping experience or demonstable transferable skills
- A dedicated team player who enjoys working well in a small team as well as autonomously
- Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and targets
- Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy and be numerically minded (Intermediate Excel skills desirable)
- IT literate in MS Office applications with experience of working with data and systems
- A natural problem solver, you'll have a good initative and be solutions focused
- Proficient communication skills, verbally and written with an ability to build strong working relationships
- Highly organised multi-tasker, with a personality that works calmly under pressure
- Commited to upholding IHP's Christian ethos and values
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
About IHP
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.
In the last three years, IHP have supported over 54 million patients and vulnerable communities around the world – places such as Yemen, Ukraine and Gaza. We’ve sent medicine worth well over £56 million, changing lives and impacting futures. We run multiple partnerships to support this work – with pharmaceutical companies who donate medicines, our logistics partners who help us warehouse and ship the medicines overseas and finally our valued NGO partners and individual medics delivering healthcare to those who need it. Together these partnerships enable medicines to reach those in need.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your logistics career in an organisation where your work truly matters. You’ll be part of a supportive, values‑driven team committed to improving access to essential medicines for people who need them most.
Over the past three years, our staff satisfaction scores have averaged above 85%. Staff describe working at IHP as ‘impactful and rewarding’ with ‘always new challenges and opportunities’.
If you’re ready to use your skills to create meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata 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
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. We encourage you to read the accompanying document 'IHP Christian Ethos and Values' before applying.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for a Administrator/Receptionist to join our team at St John's College.
You'll provide administrative and reception support to St Johns College residential management and wider Senior Leadership Teams. You'll be responsible for organising meetings as required, booking rooms and accurately recording minutes as required. You'll also design and maintain data tracking sheets for quality assurance purposes using Microsoft Excel.
You'll raise residential purchase orders and complete monthly credit card reconciliations on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team. You'll help plan and organise events as required by the wider SLT, coordinate logistics such as booking spaces, arranging materials and communicating with staff and learners.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of providing high quality administration support within a fast paced/ busy and pressurised environment
- Excellent IT skills – Microsoft Office particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Work and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written forms of communication including experience of being able to set out and form correspondence or reports
- Experience of using own initiative to plan, organise and manage own workload in an environment where priorities change daily and yet keep to deadlines
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Programme Funding Administrator
Contract Type: 6 month fixed term (with the possibility of extending)
Location: Hybrid WeWork Kings Cross office (minimum 3 days a week) / remote working (up to 2 days a week)
Salary: £30,500 (London Living Wage)
Working Hours: Full time 40 (we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours)
Role Purpose
The Programme Funding Assistant has four core functions:
- Provide administrative support across a portfolio of income generation streams - Assist in identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships and fundraising relationships, support the development of funding applications, managing donor requirements, reporting to donors, and analysing data.
- Coordinate TASC’s granting programme - Managing all tasks associated with the annual granting cycle including communication to grantees, including identifying new grantees, supporting the contracting process and supporting the development of the Annual Impact Report.
- Provide administrative and research support across TASC’s programme portfolio (Illicit Trade, Education and Responsible Business)
- General administrative support including TASC’s CRM system
Position in the organisation
- Reports to the CEO but works across all programme pillars to support effective fundraising and granting processes.
Key Relationships
- Internal relationships - TASC team, consultants, contractors
- External relationships - Donors, grantee organisations
Main Responsabilities
Will include, but are not limited to:
1. Grant and Donor Administration (50%)
- Coordination of a portfolio of 5 and 6-figure donors or grantors, with oversight and support from the CEO, securing repeat donations and increasing support where possible
- Administration of existing grants, ensuring that terms are adhered to and reporting processes are managed effectively
- Administration of donor communications
- Support the development of proposals in line with the objectives and guidelines of the prospective grantor outlining why funding is needed, how the project will positively impact beneficiaries, and how the funds will be allocated and managed throughout the project
- Prospecting and researching all donor types (including major donors, corporates, and trusts and foundations) that have aligned priorities
- Lead the donor engagement calendar, including drafting communications and touch points to key donors throughout the year
2. Granting (20%)
- Supporting the drafting and processing of all contracts at the annual granting phase
- Coordinating communications to grantee organisations
- Administering the grantee reporting process
- Managing the collation of partner reports and support the drafting the Annual Impact report for the programme
3.Programmes (Illicit Trade, Education, and Responsible Business) (20%)
- Undertake research across programme workstreams
- Support in the organisation and coordination of events both in the UK and internationally, this could include venue booking, guestlist coordination and liaising with vendors
- Monitor news reports related to forced labour in business supply chains and other programme areas
4. General administration and management of the CRM (10%)
- Coordinate meetings and managing the team and CEO calendar
- Report internally on portfolio of relationships and prospects from the CRM, keeping the CRM and internal information management systems updated with records, contact, confidence levels and forecasted donations.
This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide, particularly as this is a new role, and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB DESCRIBTION
Job title: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Contract: Part time, 3 days. Flexibility regarding working pattern: hours could be worked across 3 or 4 days in the week. Permanent contract.
Salary: £17, 398 pro rata (£29,000 full time equivalent)
Manager: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Hybrid working. In-person at London Kings Cross and remotely.
ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.
As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice.
Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.
OUR VALUES IN PRACTICE
Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together.
Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included.
Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.
Community, awareness, and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.
ABOUT THE JOB
Job Purpose
We are looking for an exemplary people-oriented administrator to provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO and the workstreams she manages. An important role in the organisation, working with senior leadership and across teams, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.
Areas of work and responsibility
- Administrative Support to the Gestalt Centre CEO
- Coordinate and support projects and workstreams the CEO leads on: Operations, Communications and Marketing, Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications, HR, Finance, Policies, Fundraising and Health & Safety.
- Liaise with the CEO and the leadership team to update the organisational plan and workstream plans, also keep track of relevant priority actions and progress.
- Provide administrative support for governance processes such as the Annual Financial Audit, Trustee Board meetings, the Charity Commission and Companies House submissions.
- Provide administrative support to the organising and running fundraising activities and events.
- Administrative support and coordination for the annual planning of Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications programmes.
- Organise, provide administrative support, and attend as appropriate, weekly operational meetings, monthly Executive meetings, and other project meetings, led by the CEO. Prepare meetings set up, information and any required papers in advance. Organise dates, taking and sending out minutes and coordinate follow-up actions ensuring progress and completion.
- Liaise with the CEO to prepare, format, edit and update reports and policies for internal and external audiences to a high standard.
- Provide a professional first point of contact for the CEO and as required liaise with her and the leadership team in order to respond to emails or phone calls and organise follow up meetings.
- Office team support such as reception/admin cover or support with events, as and when occasionally required.
- Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Gestalt Centre values, policies and procedures.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Key Competencies and Qualities
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with good English and Maths.
- Experience working with and assisting senior leadership professionals.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing demands and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
- Excellent coordination skills and good experience of coordinating projects, workstreams or activities.
- Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (‘people person’) such as developing good working relationships with colleagues, working collaboratively and initiating relevant discussions to progress with work tasks.
- Experience and able to work well with senior professionals and in a positive professional matter.
- Able to work in a confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential way in a senior role and a therapy setting. Reliable and mature with a sense of personal responsibility for the role and the work involved.
- Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect.
- Excellent attention to detail and confident with numbers.
- Good working knowledge and experience of databases and online administration systems, including information and files management.
- Able to plan and organise own work effectively and able to work well in a dynamic busy setting.
- Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative.
- Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email, and the internet.
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Preferably experience working within an educational, training or therapy setting (desirable).
To apply please forward to Archie Rotap, your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you meet the job requirements and the value you’ll bring to it. Archie's email can be found in the job description document attached.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
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People Administrator
Salary: Band 3 £27,152.71 - £30,443.60 per annum inclusive
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid – up to 1 day from home)
About the job role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of People Administrator at St Joseph’s Hospice. This is a vital role in supporting the employee experience and helping deliver on our mission of continuous improvement, innovation, and compassionate care.
You will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties across recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, records management, and general support. This is a varied role suited to someone highly organised, with a keen eye for detail, and a genuine commitment to providing excellent internal service to our teams.
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid – up to 1 day from home).
About you
You’ll bring solid admin experience from a busy environment, with a professional, organised approach and great attention to detail. You’re someone who can manage multiple tasks, communicate clearly, and enjoys using and learning new systems and ways of working.
- You’re approachable, proactive, and always willing to help.
- You handle sensitive information with care and discretion.
- You’re confident using Microsoft Office and enthusiastic to learn new systems.
- You’re happy to support a range of admin tasks across recruitment, onboarding, and employee records, helping the team stay organised and responsive.
Where you’ll work
St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity-awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.
Our specialist palliative care services — delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics — are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
For further information, please see the attached Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please visit our recruitment page via the apply button.
Closing date: 6 April 2026.
Interviews: 15 April 2026.
Please provide a supporting statement that sets out why you think this role is right for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria in the person specification. Please note that it is essential that you provide this statement as it will be used as a basis for shortlisting.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
There is currently a vacancy within our Project Support Team for someone with strong communication and IT skills, with a creative streak, who enjoys a challenge. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the role entails and what we’re looking for.
The successful candidate will have:
- good interpersonal skills working as part of the administrative team
- high attention to detail and a high standard of literacy
- excellent organizational skills working in a timely manner
- be confident and flexible, acting as the public voice of Barnet Mencap
To apply, please send your CV alongside a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria on the person specification.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
Closing Date:Thursday 16th April 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Barnet Mencap is the leading charity for children and adults with a learning disability and their families in the London Borough of Barnet



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This role is with One Newham, and we at Your Place are recruiting on their behalf.
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Network Coordinator
Location: Hybrid – home based, but with regular attendance of meetings in Newham
Background:
One Newham is a network of voluntary and community organisations that are rooted in local communities and work to improve the lives of people in Newham. One Newham was created so that members learn from each other, benefit from each other’s strengths and expertise and through collaboration, innovate to find the best solutions to the issues that concern local people and communities, and the funds to support these.
Our mission is to champion and strengthen local charities and community organisations. We do so by facilitating collaborative action in Newham.
Our values inform everything we do:
Inclusion
Ensure all community groups, including grassroots organisations, feel supported and valued.
Transparency
Maintain clear, open communication with members and stakeholders.
Leadership
Take bold initiatives and act as a catalyst for sector-wide growth.
Respect
Value and honour the diversity and rights of members and the community.
We have four strategic priorities that guide our work:
Connect: We connect individuals, organisations, and communities to each other, services, and opportunities. We build partnerships and networks that facilitate collective action and initiatives.
Support: We provide and commission a support programme for our members, ranging from one-to-one advice and training, to small grants and partnership funding. We help initiatives start up and keep going by adding capacity and/or hosting projects, programmes, and fledgling organisations.
Champion: We advocate for community and voluntary action, give our members a voice, and showcase their work to funders, policy makers, and anyone interested in how local activists make a difference in Newham.
Influence: We collect data and evidence of the impact of voluntary action, and policy, on the well-being of local communities. We build relationships and engage in conversations so that policies, plans, and strategies are designed to support residents, communities, and voluntary organisations in Newham.
Purpose of the Role
The Administrator / Finance Officer plays a key role in the smooth running of One Newham. The postholder will provide reliable financial administration, maintain accurate records, support budgeting and reporting cycles, and ensure effective office and administrative systems are in place, with a strong emphasis on finance.
Key Responsibilities
Finance (priority area)
• Maintain accurate financial records on QuickBooks.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with cashflow forecasts.
• Process invoices, expenses and reimbursements.
• Prepare draft management accounts.
• Support annual budget preparation and monitoring.
• Administer SafeHR (online payroll system) and manage pension returns.
• Maintain grant and project financial trackers.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies.
Administration & Office Management
• Maintain administrative systems and filing structures.
• Oversee supplies, equipment and IT procurement.
• Support onboarding of staff and volunteers.
• Act as first point of contact for routine enquiries.
• Arrange meetings, take minutes and support diary coordination.
• Assist the Network Coordinator in the organisation of network events and conferences as required, including the annual conference and Green Fair.
• Prepare board papers and governance documentation.
• Maintain databases and contact lists.
IT & Systems Support
• Coordinate basic IT troubleshooting and liaise with external providers.
• Maintain equipment records, licences and renewals.
• Support development of internal processes and digital tools.
Community Hire Scheme
• Coordinate the Community Hire Scheme, set up booking procedures, payments and deposits, and coordinate collections and returns.
• Organise regular maintenance of the equipment for hire.
• Liaise with and support the Hire Scheme volunteers and ensure that their expenses are paid on time.
• Promote the scheme widely and ensure that it is taken up by local residents and community groups.
Member and Network Communications
• Maintain up-to-date contact lists and mailing groups for One Newham members and partners.
• Support the production and circulation of member communications, including e-bulletins, newsletters and event invitations.
• Upload and update content on the One Newham website and/or member portals (where applicable).
• Assist with communications for forums, training sessions and network events (e.g. creating simple flyers, booking links, reminders).
• Help ensure a consistent, timely flow of information to members about opportunities, funding, training and key local developments.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
• Experience in a finance-focused administrative role, ideally in a charity or small organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Experience maintaining financial records, processing invoices and preparing reconciliations.
• Good understanding of office administration systems and general office management.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint/OneDrive) and Google apps.
• Experience maintaining contact lists or simple CRM/mailing systems.
Skills & Abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear emails and simple updates for members.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a small team environment.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to day-to-day challenges.
Personal Attributes
• Reliable, proactive and well-organised.
• Calm, flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Confident building positive working relationships with colleagues, members and partners.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Alignment with One Newham’s mission to strengthen the local voluntary and community sector.
Desirable
• Experience using email marketing or CRM tools (e.g. Mailchimp, Salesforce, Plinth etc.).
• Experience supporting grant administration and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and good practice.
• Basic design skills (e.g. Canva) for simple flyers or social media graphics.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Salesforce Administrator to play a key role in the next phase of our organisation-wide Salesforce rollout. Having successfully implemented Salesforce for donor management, we are now expanding the platform to support our international field operations.
Working as part of our International Salesforce team, you will configure a brand‑new Salesforce NPC platform, integrate it with our existing NPSP donor system, and provide day‑to‑day support to users across 18 countries. You’ll be a Salesforce product champion - triaging support tickets, delivering configuration changes, supporting testing, and helping drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with our Salesforce Developer & Product Owner, Project Manager, and stakeholders around the world. Occasional travel to our London office and internationally may be required.
About you
You are a certified Salesforce Administrator with strong experience building and configuring Salesforce from scratch. You’re a confident communicator, an excellent problem solver, and comfortable supporting and training users in an international environment. Experience with NPSP and / or NPC is required. You must be a fluent English speaker with the right to work in one of the following countries: UK, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Romania or Ukraine.
About us
Mission Without Borders is an international Christian organisation working with poor and marginalised families and children across Eastern Europe. We support communities through practical, emotional, and sustainable development initiatives - serving people regardless of religion or ethnic background.
Rewards and benefits
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Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme
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Flexible working, with occasional travel
Help develop a new international Salesforce platform, transforming the lives of families, children, and communities in Eastern Europe. Working with 18 countries, this is a real opportunity to make a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re recruiting a highly organised, IT‑proficient Admin & Triage Officer to support our fast‑paced Single Point of Access.This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working at pace, solving problems and supporting colleagues and residents with confidence.
While you will be employed by BVSC, your day-to-day role will sit within One Bexley working closely with the consortium partners and Local Authority.This role will act as the single point of contact for all enquiries, referrals and information requests into the consortium.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong multitasking ability and high-level IT competence (particularly in excel) and managing shared systems such as SharePoint and CRM databases. You will play a crucial role in triaging referrals, managing the shared inbox and phone line, supporting data processes, producing information updates and supporting the wider team with administrative coordination.
If you’re calm, efficient and great with people, this could be the role for you.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


