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Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?

Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Lead Coach, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to deliver the Spear Programme in Leeds.

You’ll be working with Bridge Community Church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20+ years, Spear has equipped more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face. 

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

The important stuff 

Location: Leeds, office-based

Salary: £23,690 - £26,780

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.

Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]

• Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
• Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture and attitudes in the training room.
• Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.

Delivery of Spear Career [20%]

• Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.

Training the Assistant Coach [10%]

• Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.

Trainee recruitment [10%]

• Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.

Continuous professional development

• Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and supporting the Programme Managers with overall team training and development.

Active participation in and support for church team and mission

• Engage with Sunday services, and establish a strong personal presence, including speaking at church/events if required, contributing to prayer meetings, and demonstrating spiritual leadership as per Resurgo’s Christian ethos and the mission of the church.

Personal qualities we're looking for:

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Bridge Community Church
• You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further
• You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
• You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload

You can expect:

• Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection
• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
  • Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation once you have completed enough coaching hours
  • Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
  • Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Autumn staff conference day, plus a Christmas retreat

A couple of things toote:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested

Job Title: Executive Assistant to DCEO
Reports To: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Location: Nottingham
Contract Type: Fixed term
Salary: £32,000 to £34,000

Job Purpose

The Executive Assistant will provide operational, strategic and analytical support to the DCEO. This role goes beyond traditional executive assistance and will involve planning, research, project coordination and organisational reporting. The post holder will play a key role in preparing executive insights, analysing departmental reports, and ensuring effective follow-up on strategic priorities. This role requires strong analytical thinking, communication skills and high proficiency in digital tools and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage the DCEO’s calendar, schedule and priority workflow to ensure effective time management
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas and produce accurate minutes and action trackers
• Draft and manage professional correspondence on behalf of the DCEO
• Prepare briefing notes for senior meetings, visits and events
• Organise travel arrangements, itineraries and supporting documentation when required

Strategic Analysis and Insight

• Analyse reports from SMT meetings and departments to produce executive summaries and insights
• Support strategic planning
• Develop briefing papers and analysis to support decision making

Research and Reporting

• Conduct research on sector trends, funding models, charity regulations and strategic opportunities
• Produce clear reports and presentations to support board and SMT meetings

Project Coordination

• Follow up on actions from DCEO and SMT meetings to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate departmental plans and track progress against milestones

Technology and Digital Support

• Use Microsoft 365 and other AI tools for reporting, planning and communication
• Maintain structured digital documentation and record keeping
• Introduce automation or digital improvements to enhance productivity in the DCEO’s office

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Right to Work in the UK
• DBS Certificate
• Degree level or equivalent preferred in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior management.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in preparing professional reports and executive briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research, interpret and present information clearly and concisely
• High level of IT competence
• Strong planning and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams and Zoom in advance.

We reserve the right to cease advertising and close the Vacancy without notice should suitable candidates be identified ahead of the published 'Application Closing Date'.

This role combines administrative coordination, event support, stakeholder engagement, and public policy research. The post holder will play a key role in advancing the National Theatre’s public policy and advocacy objectives, ensuring effective delivery of projects, communications, and relationships that support our strategic goals. The post holder will work as part of the Policy team within the Communications department.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Collaborative and strong networker, able to build relationships internally and externally to support delivery of objectives.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Able to prioritise well, manage projects simultaneously and respond quickly and comprehensively to requests.
• Strong administrative skills, with experience managing calendars, shared inboxes, and spreadsheets and strong attention to detail.
• An interest in achieving change through influencing public policy and knowledge of the issues facing the subsidised arts sector and the National Theatre specifically.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 15th December at 12 noon

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Community Fundraising Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) plays a crucial role during Ramadan. The role provides critical support in fundraising collections and events.  The role will involve working occasional unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) and national travel, sometimes at short notice, during the Ramadan period to maximise our income generating opportunities.

About the Role:

1. The main responsibilities of the role are lister below.  Other tasks may be assigned on an ad hoc basis in support of our Ramadan fundraising activities.
2. Attend mosques and Islamic institutions to collect donations and pledges in response to Muslim Aid’s appeals, supporting mosque collections through fundraising, data capture, and donor engagement.
3. Set up and break down fundraising events, assisting with event setup, registration, and coordination across multiple venues.
4. Provide administrative and logistical assistance before, during, and after events to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.
5. Assist in the logistical coordination of Muslim Aid’s Live Appeals, helping to ensure all operational and support activities run effectively.
6. Support and assist volunteers in running and managing fundraising activities, providing guidance and ensuring a positive experience for supporters. 

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Able to work unsociable hours at evenings and weekends.
2. Passion and commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission and values.
3. Adaptable to changing circumstances and proactively address challenges that may arise.
4. Confidence in speaking to an audience and individual people.
5. Any previous experience volunteering or working in a fundraising capacity would be beneficial.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Community Fundraising Assistant in London and play a meaningful role in supporting impactful events and charitable activities during one of the most special times of the year. This is your opportunity to be on the front line of positive change  helping to maximise fundraising through mosque campaigns, community outreach, and local collections If you are organised, adaptable, and passionate about helping others, this role allows you to directly uplift communities while nurturing your own skills in events, teamwork, and communication. Become part of Muslim Aid’s mission and help amplify the spirit of giving this Ramadan!

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. 

Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, please note that Muslim Aid may conduct interviews and progress with the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim of appointing a suitable candidate as soon as possible.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Sessional Farm Education Assistant

Based at Oasis Southampton City Farm, Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQ

Hours: Flexible

Contract: Sessional

Hourly Rate: £12.73 per hour

Oasis Southampton City Farm is a community focused registered charity working in Southampton. We provide a range of supportive, wellbeing boosting, and nature-based activities for our communities, which include young people and adult learners with disabilities.

We are looking for sessional farm assistants who will support the Farm Lead in delivering the vision for the farm by supporting the delivery of the farm’s variety of activities, including:

 · To deliver youth activities on the farm, supporting young people to help care for the animals

· To deliver birthday parties on weekends to groups of up to 30,

· To deliver animal experiences, giving families the opportunity to meet and greet our rescued and rehomed animals

· To support our adult day service with caring for our animals

· To support with the animal cleaning and feeding rota, alongside groups or individuals.

· To support with the running of our café, which runs on the weekends. Working alongside our youth volunteers to serve refreshments and food.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

· Relevant qualifications and experience in animal management/public sector

· Relevant qualifications and experience in youth work, teaching, or community based projects

· The flexibility to work across the week, including some weekends.

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Proven ability to work alongside others in projects that work with the public.

· Punctuality, reliability, and honesty.

· Ability to always evidence the Oasis ethos and values.

This is a unique opportunity for a friendly, hardworking and driven individual, who is looking to make a difference in a growing and community focused field of work. In return we offer:

· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.

· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.

If you are interested, please send your CV and Supporting Statement   In your supporting statement please address these questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description.  Give specific examples.

2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well in this role? 

3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Applications will be looked at on a rolling basis with an invite to interview and a trial session.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Income Entry Assistant
£27,120 pa plus excellent benefits
Canterbury
Permanent, full-time

Are you detail-focused, proactive, confident with numbers and passionate about keeping financial systems running smoothly? The Diocese of Canterbury is seeking an Income Entry Assistant to join our Finance & Giving Team and play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records that support our parishes, clergy and the Social Justice Network, our key charitable subsidiary.

As our Income Entry Assistant, you will be responsible for accurately processing and allocating all income transactions, ensuring our financial records are complete, compliant and audit-ready. You’ll post daily bank receipts, manage fee collection from parishes, produce monthly reports and support credit control and debtor reconciliation.

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same, and you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to high standards and collaborative working.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in a finance department and a solid understanding of debits, credits and basic accounting principles. You should be confident using Excel and databases such as Microsoft Access and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, senior staff and external stakeholders.

Highly organised and proactive, you’ll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, resolving discrepancies accurately and managing multiple priorities.

Sympathetic to and supportive of the mission, aims and objectives of the Diocese of Canterbury, including our churches, parishes and church schools would be desirable.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest in England and spans a diverse region from Maidstone to Thanet and the Isle of Sheppey to Romney Marsh. With coastal towns, rural communities and urban areas side by side, it offers a rich and challenging mission context. 

Our vision is Changed Lives, Changing Lives: a community transformed by encountering Christ and committed to transforming and blessing the families and communities we serve.

Closing date: 10 December 2025
Interview date: 18 December 2025.

Contract:  Permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary £25,787 - £27,047 per annum 
Location: Burford 
Closing date:  Sunday 30th November 

We’re recruiting an Assistant Manager – Onsite Services to join our Burford rehoming centre, to ensure that the right pet is placed in the right service for both the client and the pet.

More about the role 
At Blue Cross we are ambitious, and the work carried out by our Centre's is key in achieving our strategy and ensuring that ultimately, we help more pets.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join Blue Cross to lead a team in ensuring a high level of client care, efficient and connected decisions relating to pet welfare, and the delivery of high-quality rehoming services.

On a day-to-day basis you’ll be leading your team and ensuring the smooth running of the refill and adoption stages of our rehoming services. You’ll work closely with operational colleagues to ensure we have a pipeline of new pets and pool of adopters ready for a pet.

The refill and adoption stages of our rehoming services is critical, so this role will see you working closely with your team and colleagues with a strong focus on finding the right homes for pets as efficiently as possible and refilling to optimise caseloads for our Pet Welfare Assistants.  While delivering robust rehoming services are important to us, so is the client experience and it will be up to you to ensure that we monitor and continually look for ways to uphold and improve our client journey. 

For many, the Centre will be the ‘public face’ of Blue Cross so you will need to ensure that your team put client service is at the heart of every interaction, this includes making sure public areas and facilities are welcoming and engaging and that administration of the admission and adoption process complies with internal processes and compliance legislation such as GDPR.   

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays.

At Burford rehoming centre, we provide onsite accommodation for pets in our care 24/7.  Overnight shifts are usually undertaken by team members who live on site. Occasionally, you will be expected to carry out night checks or stay in on site accommodation overnight when the resident team members are either not working or away for a period of time. These duties are organised on a local rota and shared between all members of the team. 

 
About you 
You will be an excellent manager of people, having skills which are finely honed by working in a similar, animal related environment with expert knowledge and application of pet welfare and care.

As an accomplished, positive, and innovative manager, you will know how to inspire, motivate, and drive continuous improvement. You will be able to lead a team of Pet Welfare Assistants, developing and empowering them through effective management and coaching. 

With your excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to adapt your approach to suit different audiences. As there are always many ‘plates spinning,’ you will be naturally calm and organised, and be prepared to make decisions in a high-pressure environment. 

You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to rigorously monitor, assess and evaluate in order to deliver improvements. You will have an appetite to continually improve onsite facilities and services, ensuring your team and others involved are engaged. 

You will know what it is like to work in an emotionally charged environment and have excellent ‘bounce back ability’ and resilience. In addition, you will be emotionally intelligent, showing empathy and knowing how to support your team and members of the public.

Knowledge, skills, and experience  

• Experience of working in a rescue welfare environment. 
• Significant experience of managing a team. 
• Significant experience in delivering high level client service in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience of developing, mentoring, and coaching operational teams. 
• High standard of verbal and written communication. 
• Proven decision-making ability. 
• Understanding of and ‘hands on’ experience of pet care.
• Current full driving licence. 
• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross Values. 

It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:  

• Client relationship management experience. 
• Performance management and improvement experience.
• Change management experience. 
• Delivering training and presenting to large groups. 
• Experience working with volunteers. 
• Qualifications in management, leadership, or coaching 
• Understanding of safeguarding issues. 

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need.  

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 30th November. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
 

Blue Cross benefits  
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Health cash plan  
• Life assurance  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife  
• Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days 
• Claim for professional fees  
   

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Community Fundraising Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) plays a crucial role during Ramadan. The role provides critical support in fundraising collections and events.  The role will involve working occasional unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) and national travel, sometimes at short notice, during the Ramadan period to maximise our income generating opportunities.

About the Role:

1. The main responsibilities of the role are lister below.  Other tasks may be assigned on an ad hoc basis in support of our Ramadan fundraising activities.
2. Attend mosques and Islamic institutions to collect donations and pledges in response to Muslim Aid’s appeals, supporting mosque collections through fundraising, data capture, and donor engagement.
3. Set up and break down fundraising events, assisting with event setup, registration, and coordination across multiple venues.
4. Provide administrative and logistical assistance before, during, and after events to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.
5. Assist in the logistical coordination of Muslim Aid’s Live Appeals, helping to ensure all operational and support activities run effectively.
6. Support and assist volunteers in running and managing fundraising activities, providing guidance and ensuring a positive experience for supporters. 

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Able to work unsociable hours at evenings and weekends.
2. Passion and commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission and values.
3. Adaptable to changing circumstances and proactively address challenges that may arise.
4. Confidence in speaking to an audience and individual people.
5. Any previous experience volunteering or working in a fundraising capacity would be beneficial.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Community Fundraising Assistant in the Midlands and make a real difference during this blessed month. You’ll support key fundraising activities, work closely with local mosques and community groups, and help deliver meaningful initiatives that touch lives locally and globally. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to contribute to a purpose-driven cause, this role is a chance to use your talents for good. Join Muslim Aid this Ramadan and help strengthen the culture of generosity across communities in the Midlands.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. 

Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, please note that Muslim Aid may conduct interviews and progress with the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim of appointing a suitable candidate as soon as possible.

We're seeking a Learning Support & Events Coordinator to join us at an exciting moment of growth and transformation.

You'll be the practical heartbeat of our training programmes — the person who ensures that students, tutors, and staff can focus on deep learning and meaningful connection, knowing that the details are being held with care.

Working closely with our Programme Development Lead, you'll coordinate the logistics that make our work possible: organising retreat venues and online gatherings, maintaining our digital learning hub, supporting tutors and students through transitions, and keeping our systems clear and current.

This role combines event logistics, learning administration, and day-to-day coordination. It's perfect for someone who finds satisfaction in bringing order and efficiency to a values-led organisation — someone who understands that attention to detail is itself an act of care.

What You'll Do

• Learning Support - Help prepare and maintain curriculum materials, upload resources to our online Hub, track progress across projects, and support students through enrolment and onboarding.
• Events & Venues - Organise venues, travel, and catering for residential retreats, ordination ceremonies, and training weekends. Coordinate online events and ensure smooth communication with all participants.
• Administration & Systems - Maintain shared calendars and project boards (Asana), schedule meetings, prepare agendas and notes, and ensure documentation is accurate, accessible, and properly stored.
• Team Communication - Liaise warmly and professionally with faculty, tutors, students, and external partners, supporting the flow of information across our dispersed team.
• Data & Compliance - Handle all information with care, following our Data Protection and Confidentiality policies with rigour and respect.

Please read the full job description and person specification before applying. 

To Apply:

Please complete our online application form: https://lsec2025app.paperform.co/

Closing Date: midnight on 7 Decemmber 2025. 

UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

The Role

‘There for You’ is the union’s own charity providing help and support to members who are facing financial hardship or other difficulties in their personal lives.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Support Worker to join our team on a temporary basis to support the delivery and administration of welfare services to UNISON members across a range of activities.

This role will include responding to incoming queries by email or phone, signposting to and delivering relevant information to UNISON members seeking help and advice. In most instances, you will be the first point of contact so you must have good telephone and communication skills and be able to respond to queries in a sensitive and positive manner.

You will also need to be able to work in a team environment and provide administrative support to the wider team when required. Your role will include data input as well as assisting with specific initiatives including our small grants programme supporting UNISON members who are in financial difficulties and more.

Able to work to deadlines and under pressure, you will have a high standard of accuracy and be confident in using your own initiative.

You will enjoy being part of a small team where the focus is on ensuring UNISON members receive the highest possible standards of service and support and in accordance with our policies and the legal requirements on confidentiality.

How to apply

An application form can be obtained by visiting the website.To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”)

Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Monday 8 December 2025

Interviews will take place on Monday 14 January 2026.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to work with us.

Job Title: External Affairs Assistant

Job Type: Contract- 12 months.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Department: External Affairs

Salary: £26,532

Reports to: Media and Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid – CoSRH Office at least one day per week (London Bridge) and home working.

Who we are:

The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all. 

Can you help us?

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who is passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and women’s health to join our External Affairs team. This is a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience working within a national professional body and support CoSRH’s external influencing, policy, and communications work at a critical time for the organisation.

The role:

Working closely with colleagues across the team, the postholder will provide essential support to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH), contribute to the delivery of the ambitions of the CoSRH Hatfield Vision, and assist with a range of media, communications, and policy activities.

The External Affairs Assistant will be an integral part of a small but high-performing team that leads CoSRH’s advocacy and public profile — influencing national policy, supporting stakeholder engagement, and amplifying the voice of sexual and reproductive healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Parliamentary and Policy Support

· Support the work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH), including preparing briefings, arranging meetings, drafting minutes and supporting stakeholder engagement.

· Assist in drafting policy briefings, consultation responses, and submissions to Government and other stakeholders.

· Conduct research to inform CoSRH’s external engagement, campaigns and influencing priorities.

· Develop a knowledge of key policy developments within the fields of Sexual and Reproductive Health, including across all four UK nations.

· Maintain and update contact databases and stakeholder lists.

Media and Communications Support

· Draft CoSRH member and Hatfield Vision Endorser newsletter content in line with CoSRH’s communications strategy.

· Support the Media and Communications Manager in preparing and disseminating press releases, statements, and campaign materials.

· Help monitor media coverage and track engagement across CoSRH’s channels.

· Track and analyse media coverage of women’s health and SRH to identify emerging stories, trends, and opportunities for engagement.

· Take responsibility for growing the College’s Bluesky account with the support of the Membership Engagement Team.

Programme and Project Support

· Contribute to the work of the Hatfield Vision Taskforce, including supporting meetings, and helping to communicate outputs.

· Provide logistical and administrative support for external meetings, events, and stakeholder activities.

· Assist in maintaining the team’s planning tools, trackers, and shared systems to ensure smooth coordination.

General Administrative Support

· Provide administrative support to the External Affairs team, including diary coordination, minute-taking and meeting preparation as required.

You will be:

· Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a sometimes fast-paced environment.

· A confident communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent attention to detail.

· Organised, reliable and comfortable managing competing deadlines.

· A team player who enjoys collaboration and takes initiative.

· Passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and improving women’s health in the UK.

You will have:

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.

· Good organisational and time management skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using online collaboration tools (e.g. Google Docs, Teams).

You will have experience of:

· Drafting clear and accurate written materials such as newsletters, briefings, or social media content.

· Conducting research and presenting findings clearly.

· (Desirable) Supporting communications, campaigning or advocacy work in a health, policy, or charity setting.

· (Desirable) Liaising with external stakeholders or supporting meetings and events.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in public affairs, policy and communications while contributing to meaningful work that advances access to sexual and reproductive healthcare across the UK.

You will join a friendly and collaborative team, with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute ideas to CoSRH’s external influencing and communications work.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

We will offer you:

We offer a range of benefits at CoSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:

25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.

• Birthday leave day
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Flexible working culture
• Pension and life assurance scheme:10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discounts portal
• Free Lunch Thursday
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Free eye tests
• Training and development

To Apply

Deadline for applications is 1st December 2025

Interviews are likely to take place w/c 8th December 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

We are delighted to be supporting a leading London-based university in their search for a Reading List Officer to join their Digital Learning team on a temporary basis up until the end of February 2026. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, based on-site in Central London for a minimum of 2-days per week, and the rest remote.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and an interest in supporting academic services and digital learning resources in a world-class educational environment.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Supporting the delivery of the Reading List/TRACC service to ensure timely provision of course resources.
• Editing and maintaining reading list materials within the Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas).
• Liaising with faculty and faculty assistants to ensure accurate and up-to-date reading lists.
• Monitoring and recording usage statistics for reading list materials.
• Assisting with Open Access services, including managing enquiries and updating the institutional repository.
• Contributing to scanning services and maintaining accurate bibliographic records.
• Providing first-line support at the library enquiry desk and managing inbox and live chat queries.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Further education or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders.
• Good IT skills, including experience with standard packages and databases.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Experience in a customer-facing role; library experience or vocational library qualification is desirable.
• Understanding of copyright and licensing issues in a library environment is an advantage.

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role supporting academic services and digital learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Are you a self-sufficient, organised, and highly enthusiastic individual with a high level of numeracy, attention to detail and technical IT skills? If so, join Shelter as a Finance Systems Assistant and you could soon be playing an integral role within our Finance Systems team.

About the role

This is a wide-ranging role requiring a postholder who can provide 1st and some 2nd line system advice, training, and troubleshooting across the procurement, accounting, common, and expenses modules of Unit4 ERP — Shelter’s financial system. The postholder will also be involved in system administration and managing user permissions for Unit4 FP&A (FABPS), Shelter’s budgeting system. Some testing and communications support on small process improvements or implementations across finance systems may also be required, including work on one of our key integrations with the HR system.

Role specifics

You’ll bring strong numeracy, attention to detail and solid technical IT skills, along with experience supporting customers to agreed SLAs, ideally through a helpdesk. You’ll be confident diagnosing and resolving problems, and able to communicate clearly in both writing and speech, adapting your style for different audiences. Familiarity with accounting software such as Unit4/Agresso is a bonus, as is knowledge of SQL. You should be comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook, and be organised, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic.

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

Benefits 

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

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

This role sits within the Finance Systems team, a mostly home-based team. We support and improve Shelter’s financial information systems, helping to make sure that our financial processes are efficient, easy to use, and well controlled.

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

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