Administration support jobs

Role:                     Executive Assistant and Administrative Officer

Location:             Home-based, with regular attendance (at least monthly) of meetings in London

Salary:                  £28,000 - 32,000, depending on experience

Type:                     Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Responsible to:  CEO           

 About the role

Are you a proactive, energetic and highly effective individual with great attention to detail? We’re looking for a new Executive Assistant (EA) for the CEO and the Chair of the Overcoming MS Board of Trustees as well as organisational administrative duties.

This role plays an essential role in the smooth running of the charity. With a small team and big ambitions, everyone plays an important part. Yours is to facilitate our team to work in the most effective and productive manner, using your organisational and planning skills so we can all deliver the greatest impact for people with MS.

At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.  

Job summary:

You will support the organisation across a range of administrative, organisational and governance activities. You will be comfortable working in a busy environment juggling multiple projects, as is characteristic of a small but ambitious organisation.

You will be able to demonstrate discretion and commitment, along with excellent organisation, written and verbal communication skills and will bring experience of providing director level PA/EA support. You will be able to use your own initiative to prioritise workload according to the demands of the day and learn to anticipate changes, responding professionally, adeptly and positively.

You will be expected to provide a high standard and quality of support across a range of activities and projects, being fully aware of and upholding the charity’s values, and taking responsibility for modelling these to others across the organisation and to the wider community.

Key responsibilities and duties:

The role comprises of the following key areas of responsibility:

· Executive Assistant to CEO

Provide full support to the CEO, including but not limited to:

o Overseeing the diary of the CEO, prioritising meetings and scheduling time for reading, thinking and preparing, ensuring meeting materials are to hand.

o Providing ‘right-hand’ support, undertaking research, ensuring CEO is up to date with all projects and pre-empting needs.

o Secretarial – supporting emails, creating presentations, keeping management files organised and up to date within SharePoint.

· Executive Assistant to Chair

Provide full support to the Chair in any administrative activities that relate to her role as Chair, including but not limited to:

o Overseeing calendar appointments, and ensuring the Chair is prepared for meetings.

o Providing ‘right hand’ support in communication with staff and Board, scheduling meetings and providing administrative support as required.

 

· Governance and administrative support to the Overcoming MS Board

Provide governance and administrative support to the Overcoming MS Board of trustees, including:

o Scheduling Board, committee and Strategy meetings and making the necessary arrangements (eg booking venues, setting up virtual meetings via Teams/ Zoom).

o Preparation of documentation for meetings including circulation of agendas, compiling Board packs for the Board of Trustees and committee meetings, taking accurate minutes and co-ordinating follow up actions.

o Supporting the Chair and CEO in the recruitment and induction of new Trustees.

o Providing administrative support for working groups, for example, making arrangements for meetings, circulating agendas and papers.
 

· Internal HR administrative lead

Fully supported with external expertise, to provide administrative support for the team, including:

o Advertising vacant roles, coordinating recruitment, sifting applicants, arranging interviews.

o Onboarding new starters, including references, contracts, setting up new starters on the systems, inducting starters in organisational processes.

o Supporting ongoing team development including coordinating training, staff surveys and appraisals.

o Coordinating leavers, including exit interviews, leavers forms and relevant administration.

· Internal IT administrative lead

Fully supported by our external IT agency, to provide administrative support for the team, including:

o Regular meetings with IT agency to ensure correct licenses, equipment and protections are in place.

o Coordination of hardware and software for new starters, equipment provided and returned for leavers.

· Management of Overcoming MS contact enquiries

o Regularly check the Overcoming MS contacts mailbox and manage its contents, responding or delegating to Overcoming MS team members where appropriate, and ensuring follow up is completed.

o Manage the Overcoming MS telephone number to ensure queries are dealt with efficiently.

o Draw themes from regularly occurring queries, to make sure any trends are picked up and addressed effectively.

· General organisational support

o Provide ad hoc project management support to organisational improvement projects, including supporting project team meetings, developing project plans and tracking progress.

o Travel/ meeting arrangements – arrange meetings, attendance at conferences and book rooms and making travel arrangements as necessary.

o    Coordination with our outsourced storage facility.

o Policy support – maintenance of the policy tracker, coordinating the reviewing and updating of policies.

o Admin support for team meetings, oversight of the shared drive, central email lists.

o Lead relationship with our Employee Assistance Provider, including regular team reminders of services and other charity discounts.

o Proactively identify areas where improvements can help improve efficiencies, impact or wellbeing.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Experience (Essential (E)/ Desirable (D)

· At least 5 years’ experience in a senior PA/EA role (E)

· At least 5 years’ experience in writing Board minutes, supporting Boards and committees and other governance (E)

· Experience of effective engagement with senior leaders and stakeholders, both internal and external, at all levels (E)

· Experience of the charity sector (D)

· Working understanding of an organisation with a dispersed, remote team across a wide geography (D)

· Experience of supporting strategic and improvement projects (D)

· Experience of supporting HR or IT processes (D)

 

Education, Knowledge & Skills (Essential (E)/ Desirable (D)

· An excellent standard of written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from diverse backgrounds (E)

· Excellent interpersonal skills (E)

· Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills (E)

· Conscientious, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail, delivering high quality work (E)

· Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, especially Teams, Outlook, SharePoint/OneDrive (E)

· Experience of using a variety of IT packages including databases and willingness to learn new IT systems (D)

· Awareness of charitable governance principles (D)

Personal attributes

· Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment (E)

· Able to anticipate and problem solve with high levels of tact, diplomacy, discretion and ability to demonstrate absolute respect for the confidentiality of information (E)

· Comfortable working remotely and happy to travel, as needed, for meetings (E)

· Thrives as a team player but able to work on your own initiative, with minimal supervision (E)

· Reliable, resilient, committed and self-confident (E)

· A proactive approach to your work and are able to identify opportunities and solutions (E)

· Highly committed to safeguarding vulnerable people, equality, diversity and inclusion (E)

· Fully committed to Overcoming MS’s values (E)

· Experience of working within a charity and understanding of the charity sector (D)

About This Job

This is an exciting role in Army Cadet Headquarters which provides administrative support to the functional delivery areas of the syllabus. We are looking for a person to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team and support administration across both our volunteer staff and employed workforce.

This post is primarily to support DofE and First Aid but may, where required, be surged to cover short term administrative responsibilities for other activity areas.

This position is a permanent full-time post (40 hours per week) which will be home-based. However, regular travel across the UK attend events and meetings will be required.

Essential Skills

§  Experienced and skilled administrator and planner, who can work under own initiative in both office and remote environments.

§  Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationship across a range of organisations at all levels.

§  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

§  IT literate; experienced user of Microsoft office with experience in using document management systems, such as SharePoint.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

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

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

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

 

Who we are

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

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

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

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

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

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

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

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

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

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by Sunday 30th November 2025. Please note, AI should not be used to produce either the covering letter or CV.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 15th December, via Microsoft Teams.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active and highly organised Governance Administrator to support the efficient running of our governance arrangements. In this role, you will coordinate and provide high quality support to our committee programme and other key processes such as our grant funding and abstract competitions at Association conferences.

The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the Association’s governance and operational activities. Collaborating closely with the senior management team, committee Chairs and senior stakeholders, you will contribute directly to the success and impact to the charity.

If you have a strong eye for detail and process, this role may be for you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the committee meeting programme; arranging meetings, preparing detailed agendas, circulating papers promptly and producing accurate, high-quality minutes
• Organising the Association’s grants, awards and prize programmes, ensuring smooth application, review and selection processes
• Administering the abstract competitions across all Association conferences, including communications with participants and on-site coordination when required
• Supporting the administration of committee appointment processes and Board and committee elections
• Providing pro-active executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, Officers and the Senior Management Team
• Working with all staff and Board members to ensure good communications are maintained throughout the Association
• Liaising with partner organisations and stakeholders to develop and maintain effective relationships and maximise networking opportunities

Hybrid working

This role is based at our head office in 21 Portland Place, London. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days in the office per week.

Use of generative AI tools

We understand that many applicants use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini) to help prepare their applications. As part of your submission, please include a brief statement indicating whether you used AI assistance for any part of your application: Yes – entire submission, Yes – partial (CV, personal statement, or cover letter), or No – AI was not used in any part of this application. If AI was used, please briefly describe how it supported your work (e.g., drafting, editing, idea generation, formatting, etc.).

By submitting your application, you confirm that all information and documents you provided during the recruitment process are true, complete, and not materially misleading. If any statement is later found to be false or incomplete, the Association reserves the right to withdraw this offer or terminate your employment without notice and recover any losses arising.

Interviews will be held in early December 2025.

People and Culture Administrator

Do you have excellent administrative and communication skills? Enjoy working with a wide variety of people? 

• Permanent, part-time 28 hours per week

• Hybrid working – forty per cent office presence at CMS House, Oxford

• Starting salary £21,988  (£27,485 per annum full time equivalent) depending on experience, with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary

• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:

o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors

o regular wellbeing coffee mornings

o support on menopause for women

o up to three volunteer days a year

o up to three family emergency leave days a year

o retreats and resources for prayer life

 We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

Your role

Your role is to provide vital administrative support to the people and culture team, specifically relating to HR, which includes recruitment, onboarding and contract administration. In so doing, you’ll contribute to the development and maintenance of a climate of collaborative relationships between staff at all levels, and the attraction, retention and development of employees working to fulfil CMS’ mission.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience and enjoy working with a wide range of people. You will have excellent communication skills, plus scheduling and organisational skills, and enjoy a variety of responsibilities within the role. Experience within an HR setting would be an advantage. 

You will need to be in sympathy with the aims and values of Church Mission Society.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 16 November 2025

Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 27 November 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.

To apply

Please send your application form and CV via website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ.  CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

Are you looking for a meaningful part-time role where your organisational skills can make a real difference in healthcare? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Improvement Administrative Assistant to join our supportive Quality Standards for Imaging team which is a collaboration between the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and College of Radiographers (CoR).

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll play a key part in supporting imaging services across the UK as they work towards the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI), a nationally recognised mark of excellence. From coordinating meetings and events to managing communications and supporting financial processes, your work will help ensure services deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting imaging services on their QSI journey with accurate record-keeping and communications.
• Coordinating meetings and webinars, including preparing agendas, minutes, and logistics.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of our annual QSI conference and monthly events.
• Managing financial tracking and administrative tasks with precision.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep everything running smoothly.

About You:

• Proven administrative experience, ideally in a team-based environment, with a professional and responsive approach to internal and external contacts.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn new systems and tools as needed.
• A proactive and flexible mindset, ready to take initiative and support a variety of projects and events.
• A commitment to quality and service, aligned with our values of continuous improvement and delivering excellent support to healthcare services.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to improving healthcare quality. We offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in imaging services across the UK.

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please download the candidate pack or visit our website to find out more along with instructions on how to apply. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 16 November 2025.

The Battersea Infrastructure Services Team is looking for someone to join them as a Infrastructure Services Administrator, to provide effective, efficient and customer-focused administrative support for the team.

Within this role, you will be pivotal in keeping Battersea's centres running, as the first point of contact for customers, covering the helpdesk and office duties, administering the stock system, ordering supplies and managing POs, and carrying out general health and safety administrative tasks.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working collaboratively with colleagues from different teams, has strong organisational skills and experience of delivering high quality administrative work and customer service.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

If you are successful to the interview stage of the recruitment process, we ask that you follow the below guidelines on the use of AI at interview stages:

Acceptable use:

• Researching sector trends, company information, or general interview tips.
• Practicing interview questions with AI tools to improve communication skills.
• Using AI to support with structuring your responses.

Please do not:

• Submit AI-generated responses as your own during the interview.
• Use AI to impersonate or misrepresent your experience or skills.
• Use AI tools during real-time interviews.

Closing date: 13th November 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): To be confirmed

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

This is an exciting role that will appeal to someone who is well organised, a self-starter who enjoys administrative work. You would be required to handle office tasks, mostly by email, but also by phone, and have a sound knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel.

To fulfil this role, you will need the following knowledge, experience and attributes. A full job description is available to download from this site.

· Sympathetic to the spiritual and psychological ethos of G.A.P.

· 4-5 years’ experience in an administrative or membership coordinator role

· Proven excellent IT and organisational skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook); and knowledge of Dropbox and Teams would be useful

· The ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines

· The ability and experience of working on your own initiative

· Be a multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and a ‘hands-on’ approach, with attention to detail. 

· Emotionally intelligent, discreet, and confident in handling sensitive matters

·        Self employed - the postholder is expected to keep a record of how time is spent (time sheet or activity report) and provide this with an invoice for payment at the end of each month.

Applications deadline – Friday 21st November (midday)
Please send a cover letter with your CV highlighting where your experience matches our requirements.

Please note, applications will be reviewed and suitable applicants interviewed on an ongoing basis, so please apply early as the role may close prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is appointed

About Us

Literacy Pirates’ vision is for every child to have the literacy skills, confidence and perseverance to succeed at school and beyond. We provide free, after-school literacy support to children who are falling behind in class and who have fewer opportunities for additional support due to their personal circumstances than others. Founded in East London, Literacy Pirates’ programme now runs online and serves children anywhere in the United Kingdom.
 
Literacy Pirates is on an exciting journey of growth, rolling out our innovative learning programme to reach more children than ever before. An ambitious, fast-growing charity we have set ourselves a goal of reaching 3,000 children a year nationally, by 2030 compared with 650 this year. Our work is centered around creating a positive impact, and we thrive on collaboration and innovation. We need an organised and proactive Office Administrator to ensure the smooth running of our headquarters. This role is essential in keeping our team supported, our systems efficient, and our space safe and welcoming. If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving, keeping things in order, and working in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

What we're looking for 

In this hands-on role, the Office Administrator will oversee office management, facility operations, and some management of our hardware and software, while also leading projects and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. 

We're looking for someone who is:

• Quick to learn and adapt – you pick up new systems and processes with ease. 

• Calm and solutions-focused when things get busy – you enjoy finding practical ways through challenges. 

• Able to prioritise effectively and keep things running smoothly even when juggling competing tasks. 

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects. 

• Confident with technology and curious about how digital tools can make work easier or smarter. 

• Comfortable working in a busy office environment. 

• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to learn new things. 

• Strong team player who enjoys working with different people in a supportive role. 

• Commitment to our mission and the children we work with. 

• Experience in office administration or similar roles (desirable). 
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and GDPR compliance (desirable). 

If that sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you! 

Role Description

Office Administration: 

• Work with the SLT to implement and maintain core policies and procedures. 

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including risk assessments, audits, certifications, and training (fire drills, first aid, evacuation procedures). 

• Liaise with tenants and landlords to uphold appropriate processes and procedures. 

• Manage data processing, GDPR compliance, and act as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer. 

• Oversee office supplies and supplier management, ensuring best value in all contracts and services. 

• Handle incoming enquiries via phone and email. 

Facility Management: 

• Conduct regular building checks (fire alarm tests, PAT testing, etc.) to maintain a clean and safe workspace. 

• Supervise contractors, including cleaners. 

• Address facility issues and manage repairs with tenants and landlords. 

• Process invoices and provide basic bookkeeping support. 

• Monitor costs and undertake quote comparison processes for financial efficiency. 

Systems Administration: 

• Act as the first point of contact for IT issues, updates, and maintenance. 

• Resolve IT problems or coordinate with our Tech and Systems manager and external IT support providers. 

• Manage IT procurement, ensuring appropriate equipment is in place and maintaining an accurate record of IT assets. 

• Ensure all network updates, licences, and software are current and tendered every three years. 

Project Management: 

• Oversee the design, renovation, and logistics of the Hackney building as needed. 

• Lead and support digital, agile, and administrative projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery. 

• Assist in recruiting new team members. 

• Manage marketing and bookings for our fantastical space hire. 

Governance: 

• Support the Chief Executive and SLT as needed. 

• Maintain accurate governance and compliance records. 

We’re looking for a Corporate Services Administrator to play a key role in supporting our Corporate Services work. You will be someone who is able to maintain order, craft professional materials, and build positive relationships with colleagues and business partners alike.

Working closely with the Head of Business Development, you’ll ensure the smooth running of our corporate services by managing administrative processes, coordinating training events, and supporting partner engagement. From handling enquiries and maintaining records, to preparing proposals and scheduling meetings, you’ll be at the organisational heart of our corporate facing work.

This role also offers room for creativity: you’ll assist in producing clear, attractive marketing materials, contribute to social media content, and help Lifecentre present a professional, values-led brand to our corporate audiences. It’s a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys combining efficiency with design and communication.

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London.  All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. This role will be working across two teams who work with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.

We are recruiting an Administrator for a new primary care Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment service in the London Borough of Enfield. 

The Administrator will play a key role in the teams, supporting the team of employment workers as well as working alongside the Team Leads to ensure that records are kept up to date and data is easily accessible for reporting.

Experience of working in an employment team is not essential but you must be highly organised, have a problem-solving attitude and be willing to work with the other teams’ Administrators to develop joint systems and processes.

Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to at least intermediate level knowledge and skills of office software including Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Bi. The successful candidate will need be able to communicate with a wide range of people.

Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions. 

Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in their personal statement.

Employee benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE). 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.

Closing date: Monday 17 November at 9am

Telephone interviews: These will be scheduled in as applicants come through so please apply early, if we get enough applicants we may close the advert early

Final Stage interviews: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Delivery Assistant to join the Victim Support team in Gwent, working 22.5 hours a week.

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

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

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

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is expected to provide remote evidence site administrative support at Caerleon police station as required alongside supporting the local service delivery team. This role is based in Pontypool Police Station, Pontypool, it is offered on a hybrid working basis and there is a requirement for travel throughout the area.

As a Service Delivery Assistant you will:

• Provide high quality administrative support to the team and service
• Update and maintain manual & computerised database & case management systems & records
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, telephone and general queries into the service
• Collate information and correspondence to internal and external contacts
• Liaise with referring agencies to improve referral information and the general referral process for victims
• Providing general office administration support including photocopying, filing, data entry, ordering of office supplies, processing invoices, raising purchase orders and minute taking at meetings
• Help to coordinate external communication, management of local social media accounts and preparation of materials to help promote the service

You will need:

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

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

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

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Mental Health Administrator – Complex Needs and Community Services
Reference number: 314
Salary: £25,233 per annum FTE (£20,186 per annum actual for 30 hrs p/wk)
Contracted hours: 30 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Complex Needs and Community
Contract length: Permanent
Working base: One of 7 Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centres closest to home.

We have a vacancy for a Mental Health Support Administrator to join our team.

About Us

For over 50 years, we have supported the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We offer a range of Community Support services which provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or who need help with their mental wellbeing. Our high quality services are flexible and we help people to resolve real-life difficulties and to improve their own independence, quality of life and wellbeing. Each year, we help 15,000 people experiencing mental ill health.

We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means that we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising.

About our Complex Needs & Community Services

Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Complex Needs and Community Services have rapidly expanded. The services portfolio includes, The Community Support Services, The Domestic Abuse Service, Bounce Back, Complex Needs Housing Service, Flourish (for refugees and asylum seekers), Primary Care Network Service, Peer Support, Wellbeing Services and our newest services at The Sadie Centre. The services provide one to one outreach and community-based support for people across Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. As an integral member of our diverse team, you will work closely with staff supporting services with administrative needs.

About You and the Role

The Mental Health Administrator will be a key member of the Complex Needs and Community services, providing effective administrative support to the team, ensuring accurate and effective policies, communication and procedures are in place.

Key responsibilities

• To support the Complex Needs and Community teams to process referrals and make 72-hour initial referral phone calls
• To be the first point of contact for HMN callers via telephone, email and in person – providing high quality service to every person
• To undertake responsibility for admin duties for the Complex Needs and Community teams, including the processing of mail, responding to internal/external e-mails, word processing, entering accurate statistics, sending out reminders, staff training audits, record keeping audits, diary management and letter writing.
• To work in line with standardised administrative systems across HMN
• To work with the Team Leader for Peer Mentoring for groups to manage admin inboxes, send out meeting place invites and coordinate Peer Mentoring services
• To support with monitoring and evaluating services
• To check and process invoices
• To support the team with recruitment admin and staff induction
• To provide sickness/annual leave cover for our wellbeing centre admin teams, answering the main switchboard to answer enquiries
• To support the Director of Complex Needs and Community and the wider Senior Leadership Team as required with administrative tasks
• To support the teams as appropriate with client casework

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 5th December 2025 at 5pm.
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.
Please note we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.

Administrator

Location: Hybrid – Holborn, London (office & remote)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (Monday to Friday 40hrs pw)
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum

We are recruiting an organised, proactive, and digitally confident Administrator to join a UK professional membership organisation. This role is pivotal to ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities and enhancing the experience of members through accurate administration, clear communications, and well-coordinated events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of membership, including applications, renewals, updates, and communications, ensuring a positive experience for members.
• Coordinate governance processes, committee meetings, elections, and the Annual General Meeting, including agendas, reports, and accurate documentation.
• Support the creation and distribution of newsletters, website content, and social media updates, helping to engage and inform the membership community.
• Assist with the planning and administration of annual conferences, awards, and other events, liaising with committee members, delegates, and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Provide general administrative support, including office coordination, event logistics, and responding to member enquiries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes, and member engagement initiatives.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with CRM or membership databases; digital tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, or PandaDocs are desirable.
• Experience organising events, meetings, or professional gatherings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with a diverse membership and stakeholders.
• Flexible, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to work independently as required.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working, a supportive and professional environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact on member engagement and the organisation’s activities.

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.

Purpose of the post

The Business Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of AHS. This position focuses on the practical delivery and coordination of operations including implementing processes, maintaining systems, and supporting teams to work efficiently to deliver a longitudinal study. Acting as a central point for administration, the postholder will help keep our operations organised, identify and escalate issues as they arise, and ensure that processes and activities run seamlessly across our remote organisation.

About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

Main responsibilities

 Operational Delivery and Implementation

· Provide hands-on support to teams and managers in rolling out new tools, systems and operational processes that are critical for the success of the longitudinal study

· Support the smooth, day-to-day running of business operations, ensuring tasks and processes are completed efficiently

· Identify operational issues or bottlenecks, propose practical solutions where appropriate, and escalate matters to the Business Manager

Administration and Systems Management

· Maintain and update shared digital platforms, databases and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance

· Manage administrative functions such as task tracking in a fully virtual environment

· Provide day-to-day administrative support including preparing, filing, archiving and retrieving documents

· Manage AHS central inbox(es) and escalate matters to the Business Manager as appropriate

Team Coordination and Support

· Coordinate meetings and workshops, including scheduling and logistics, for AHS team members and external parties as required

· Provide key administrative support during meetings, including business and study meeting minutes as required

People and HR Administration

· Support HR processes including onboarding, training coordination, and maintaining staff and contractor records

Knowledge, skills and experience Essential criteria

· Experience of working in a health and/or data research environment

· Qualified to A level or vocational qualifications, or equivalent, plus some experience in a relevant role

· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software

· Able to manage information electronically through databases and spreadsheets

· Excellent organisational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise and, at times under pressure, produce accurate work to deadlines

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions

· Understanding and experience of using project management tools and techniques

Desirable criteria

· Experience of working in an organisation in its infancy or a start-up

Dimensions

· This is expected to be a full-time post

· AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK

· Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK

Application Process

This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.

The closing date for this position is EoD Sunday 16 November.

 Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 08 December 2025.

 Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team in 2025. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.