Administrative assistant jobs

The Social Research Association (SRA) is an educational charity and membership organisation for social researchers, dedicated to advancing excellence in social research across the UK. We support the research community by:

· Growing and connecting an inclusive, diverse community of social researchers.

· Expanding career pathways and professional development.

· Advancing knowledge, best practices, and innovation in social research.

· Representing and advocating for the profession.

We are entering a very exciting period of increased member engagement by expanding our member benefits, researcher community offerings which include mentoring, and the launch of a new digital community platform. Alongside these new activities, it is important that our core activities such as training and events continue to run smoothly and this role is key to supporting those activities.

We are a small team of eight people and are working in a very inter-connected manner.

About the Role

The Finance and Administrative Assistant will provide essential support across three main areas: finances, events and training. This role is about being detail-oriented in the finance administration, well organised, supporting smooth communication, and helping our members and partners to engage with our services. The role will report to the training and conference manager. The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance administration, substantial experience of using Customer Relations Management Systems (CRM) and Xero (or similar systems), and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you should be eager to learn and ask questions. This is a new role for us – so we're excited to explore and shape it together.   

Key Responsibilities:

*Manage and maintain accurate financial records for the organisation, including accounts payable and receivable

*Manage weekly accounts reconciliation process

*Preparing financial reports, issuing invoices and chasing debtors for training and events

* Assist operations manager with budgeting and forecasting

Training and events

* Provide administrative support to the operations and training manager by managing the training and events inbox, bookings and attendance.

*Assist in monitoring of training and events by running feedback reports

*Provide more general administrative support for regular training events and the annual conference

* Coordinate meetings and events, liaising with trustees, volunteers and colleagues

General

* Develop and implement administrative processes and procedures to improve efficiency

* Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders

* Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Who We’re Looking For

We know that great candidates don’t always meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about this role, and keen to go on this exciting phase of our development, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Experience & Skills

● You have worked in a finance administrative role where you’ve managed multiple tasks and met deadlines.

● You have experience using digital tools like Customer Relationship Management systems (CRM) and accounting software. You don’t need to be highly technical, but you should be comfortable navigating systems, updating records, and assisting others with basic queries.

● Responding to customers/clients via emails

● You have experience supporting projects or coordinating tasks

● Intermediate level of excel skills, e.g. produce monitoring reports on training bookings

Desirable Experience (Nice to Have, but not required)

● Knowledge of financial regulation for charities, e.g. the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)

● Experience working in a membership organisation, charity, or similar setting.

● Familiarity with basic data management (e.g. updating records, handling databases).

● Experience coordinating online or in-person events

● Experience of changing website content or interest in learning

What We Offer

28 days of annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays

Fully remote working (with occasional travel for meetings, not anticipated to exceed 10 per year)

Even though we're fully remote, we offer a few days of face-to-face induction to help you connect with the team and organisation right from the start.

Personal and professional development including payment for one subscription to a relevant membership/professional body

Our culture

It is important part of our mission to represent the profession in all its diversity. To do that, we are committed to developing a talented workforce that represents that diversity.  We are an inclusive and welcoming organisation and committed to ensuring our culture and ways of working enable all of our people to thrive at work, and not negatively impact on their private lives. 

Interview Process & Accessibility

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that gives all candidates the best possible opportunity to show their value.

• We will provide interview questions 2-3 days in advance to help candidates prepare.
• We will reach out to you in advance of the interview to check if there are any needs or requests that will make the process work better for you. We’ll strive to meet any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
• Interviews will be held online, but we can arrange an in-person interview if preferred. In-person interviews would need to be held in London.
• We anticipate one interview and it’s likely this will be a mix of questions and a task.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and organisational support across the school. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our office and business functions.

A central part of this role involves accurately taking minutes at HR and staff-related meetings, ensuring clear records and timely follow-up of agreed-upon actions. The postholder will also assist with financial administration and provide wider administrative support to colleagues across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and take accurate, confidential minutes at HR and staffing-related meetings.
• Produce clear, concise and timely minutes, ensuring actions are recorded and followed up.
• Support HR administration, including drafting letters and documentation.
• Assist with day-to-day financial administration such as raising purchase orders, placing orders and processing invoices.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding finance-related queries.
• Maintain and update the school's MIS (Arbor) and other databases.
• Manage meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are reset at the end of each day.
• Support general administrative duties including photocopying, filing, and preparing documents.

About You

You will be a confident and efficient administrator with excellent communication and organisational skills. You'll have a strong eye for detail, particularly in minute-taking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Why Join Us?

At TreeHouse School, part of Ambitious about Autism, you'll be part of a supportive, dedicated team committed to making a real difference in the lives of autistic children and young people. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, generous holiday allowance, wellbeing support, and a friendly, inclusive environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with

If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Stephen Vickers.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Are you organised, proactive, and enjoy being a reliable support to a busy team?

Join NASS as our Administrative Assistant and provide essential administrative support that helps our team work towards better diagnosis and care for people living with axial SpA - an invisible, often misdiagnosed inflammatory condition affecting the spine.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE SPECIAL

This is an exciting time to join our small but dedicated team as we approach our 50th anniversary in 2026. We're passionate about transforming lives for people with axial SpA, and this varied role provides essential administrative support that helps us deliver on our mission. The role is 21 hours per week with flexible working arrangements across the week to suit your needs, with at least one day par week in our London office. We need someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable working independently, and takes satisfaction in contributing to the team's success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You'll provide varied administrative support including managing correspondence, processing post, sending membership materials, and helping with event administration. You'll maintain accurate records by entering data into Salesforce- our customer database, checking reports match, and organising documentation. You'll also help keep the office running smoothly by liaising with suppliers and assisting with health & safety compliance.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You'll have experience in general administrative roles with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), reliable, proactive, and able to work independently whilst being a supportive team player. Experience with Salesforce is desirable but not essential.

WHY CHOOSE NASS

NASS is the only UK charity dedicated to axial SpA. Recently shortlisted for Medium Charity of the Year, we campaign for early diagnosis, work with the NHS, and support thousands across the UK.

Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, 10% pension contribution, 15 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas, hybrid working, professional development, employee assistance programme, and more.

Our culture: We truly value our people. You'll become part of a dedicated team doing meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of people living with axial SpA. This is a role where you will be supported to succeed and genuinely appreciated for your contributions.

Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion: NASS is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of axial SpA and from underrepresented groups in the charity sector.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV highlighting relevant experience
• A one page covering letter explaining why you're interested in this role and how your skills and experience match our requirements

Application Deadline: 5pm on 7 January 2026
Interviews: Week of 12-16 January 2026 (in person at our London office)

CONTACT INFORMATION

For informal enquiries about this role, please contact Justyna Potiopa, Head of Finance and Administration.

NASS is an equal opportunities employer. This appointment is subject to a 6-month probation period and receipt of two satisfactory references.

We are seeking someone with great administrative and people skills to join our friendly team (16 hours per week) to support our Administration and Supporter Relations functions while being the welcoming face of Yeldall Manor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent great attention to detail and a passion for helping others to join a Christian organisation dedicated to supporting men in their recovery.

As Administration Assistant, you will provide crucial administrative support for the Administration & Supporter Relations Manager and other staff with tasks such as processing and recording residents’ leave applications, preparing thank you letters, assisting in the preparation and despatch of the monthly prayer diary and supporting the wider staff team with other administrative tasks as applicable (copying, laminating, data entry, document creation and editing).

As Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and residents. You'll warmly welcome guests and help direct enquiries as needed, and handle reception duties with professionalism. This includes staffing the reception desk, accessing calendars, sending emails, and performing other basic administrative tasks to keep the front office running smoothly.

Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role requires a committed Christian faith to meet the occupational requirements (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). We ask all staff to engage with and support our residents in their recovery journey, offering encouragement in both practical and spiritual matters.

This is a part-time, permanent position (16 hours per week). You will share Reception duties with the existing Administration Assistant/Receptionist, based in the ground floor Main Office of Yeldall Manor, located in a beautiful rural setting. Lunch is provided daily with staff and residents.

If you're interested in this opportunity and feel you have the skills to help support the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.

Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents, so the successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week  
Salary: £22,394 - £24,476 
Location: Burford, hybrid (2 days in the office a week)  
Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025  
Interview date: w/c 15th December 2025  

We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Philanthropy Administration Assistant to join our Philanthropy team, which is responsible for raising significant income from individuals, trusts, and foundations. This is an exciting time to join the team as we develop new plans to attract more donors and ultimately help more pets. 

More about the role 
The Philanthropy Assistant will play a pivotal role by supporting the smooth running of the team’s income processing and stewardship activities, while also managing administrative and practical processes required to keep a busy remote working fundraising team running smoothly.

You will support the Philanthropy team by leading on ensuring fundraising collateral (leaflets, cards, letterheads, magazines etc.) are kept well stocked and available. As part of this you will oversee our donor mailing programmes, ensuring they are sent out on time and to agreed targets. You will also respond promptly to all incoming donor or stewardship enquiries and liaise with relationship owners where appropriate. 

The Philanthropy Assistant will also support the Senior Philanthropy Manager and Head of Philanthropy in building and running results reports through our database. 

About you 
You will be an organised, resourceful individual with good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. You will work with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion. It would be great if you also have an understanding of charitable individual giving programmes. 

You’ll also play a key role in supporting the wider Philanthropy team by providing high-quality administrative and operational support. This includes income processing, accurate donor data management, and supporting compliance with data protection policies and fundraising best practice. 

In this role you will enjoy being part of a small dynamic team whilst also working across various teams and building effective working relationships. You will have the ability to work well under pressure with excellent attention to detail and be able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

This role requires someone who is confident with CRM systems and data analysis, and who understands the importance of compliance and best practice in donor stewardship. 

We’re looking for someone who’s organised, flexible, and ready to take on a busy but rewarding role. You’ll need to be a great communicator, whether it’s over the phone, by email, or face-to-face, and have no trouble juggling tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  

Above all, you share our commitment to Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusion. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Strong administration skills including stationery and fundraising collateral management. 
• Implementation of medium scale mailing programmes
• Experience of using a CRM or other type of database
• Experience of running reports and data analysis
• Experience of developing collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders
• The ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage and inclusivity

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Strong understanding of Individual Giving fundraising principles 
• Experience or strong understanding of considerations when working with data legislation, eg GDPR
• Experience of working in a fundraising role
• Experience of working within an animal welfare charity

How to apply  
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Sunday 7th December 2025.  

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 weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll 
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata. 
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• 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 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.  

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website. 

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

Position: Administrator
Location: Home-based with regular travel required to Dorking and London, 1/2 times a month
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week worked over 5 days
Contract: Self-employed basis
Salary: around £19,500 per annum - subject to experience
Closing date: Friday 12th December

About the role

Next year, Kids for Kids celebrates its 25th anniversary, and we’re preparing for a very special year ahead. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment – to help run our major anniversary celebrations, raise awareness of everything we’ve achieved over the past quarter of a century, and play a vital part in shaping the future of our charity.

For 25 years, Kids for Kids has been transforming the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan – bringing hope, security and sustainable futures to families living through unimaginable hardship as conflict and famine continue to threaten lives.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised Administrator to join our small but dynamic team. This is an exciting, hands-on role where you’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of our office and work closely with our Founder and CEO, as well as our Deputy CEO.

We’re a close-knit team with a strong sense of purpose, a culture of hard work, and a shared belief in going the extra mile for the children we support. This is more than just an administrative role – it’s a chance to make a real difference, to be proud of the impact you help create, and to be part of the new face of Kids for Kids as we step into our next 25 years.

About You:
We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude, is hardworking, efficient, has excellent attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment and is good at managing their own time. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous Executive Level PA experience or hands-on administrative experience
• Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of a small administrative team
• Reliable and responsible
• Excellent attention to detail where accuracy is essential
• Excellent IT skills with extensive experience of Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office including MS Excel – ability to use spreadsheets, input basic formulae and remove duplications. Experience of Donorfy is a bonus.
• Excellent research skills

In return:

Kids for Kids is invested in their employees and offers the following benefits:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

How to apply:

Please provide a CV and a cover letter setting out how you fulfil the requirements and your suitability for the position.

Deadline to apply is 12th December. We are looking for the successful candidate to start at the beginning of January 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.

Other roles you may have experience in could include:

Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, Secretary, Data Entry Clerk, Office Administrator, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Analyst, Administrative Business Partner, Customer Service Representative, Clerical Specialist, Records Manager, Executive Administrator, Events Administrator, Events Assistant.

Fundraising Project Administrator

We are looking for a Project Administrator in our busy and dynamic Fundraising & Marketing Department at World Vision UK.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Position: Fundraising Project Administrator

Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid 2 days a week in the office

Hours: Full-time 36.5 hours per week (part time considered)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,080 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: December 23, 2025. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified

Interview Dates: W/C 12th January 2026

About the Role

As Project Administrator in our busy and dynamic Fundraising & Marketing Department at World Vision UK, you will be supporting marketing officers, leaders, projects, and teams to deliver exciting and impactful fundraising campaigns, projects, events, and initiatives to deliver excellent results for our supporters and donors.

You will be undertaking projects to support churches and networks whose generosity delivers funding to unlock life-changing opportunities for children living in poverty.

Your administration skills will ensure our department runs smoothly, with actions and decisions recorded, tracked, and delivered. With our improved learning review process and innovative projects delivering continuous improvement you can help us build the partnerships, campaigns and projects that make transformation possible.

It is a role where team working, excellent administration and project skills meets impact — turning processes and projects into actions and fundraising that changes lives.

About You

· Experience in project administration with excellent writing and communication skills.

· Able to juggle multiple projects/pieces of information, and form well-ordered activity lists

· Strong active listening skills to ensure minutes, decisions and actions are recorded and tracked for performance

· Confidence in supporting learning reviews on campaigns, events and initiatives. 

· Demonstrates confidence in use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, MS Planner and PowerPoint, and email applications

· Has an adaptable approach to tackling tasks, in taking on new activities and problem solving

· Has strong interpersonal skills and is a flexible team player

In addition to the salary offered, we offer:

· A flexible and supportive working culture

· Pension scheme (with employer contributions)

· Generous holiday allowance

· Free parking (Milton Keynes office)

· Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals

· A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference

About the Organisation

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

You may also have experience in areas such Admin, Administrator, Administration, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Administrator, Fundraising Project Administrator.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Vacancy

The Bar Council represents the nearly 16,000 barristers in England and Wales. It promotes the Bar’s high quality specialist advocacy and advisory services; fair access to justice for all; the highest standards of ethics, equality and diversity across the profession; and the development of business opportunities for barristers at home and abroad.

The Bar Council is the governing body and the Approved Regulator for the Bar of England and Wales. It discharges its regulatory functions through the independent Bar Standards Board.

We are seeking a proactive, highly organised and personable executive assistant to support our new Chief Executive in their first year at the Bar Council. Working with our executive office and governance team, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive induction programme for the new CEO, to include arranging and facilitating meetings and briefings with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as providing ongoing high-level administrative and organisational support to the CEO.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide support at the highest level of the organisation and encompasses diary management, stakeholder liaison, producing briefing documents and papers, minute-taking at meetings, arranging complex travel and itineraries and expense monitoring. From time to time, the postholder may be required to assist other members of the Senior Management Team and the wider executive office.

Ideally, we are looking for a EA with experience providing comprehensive support to a high-level executive, who can “hit the ground running”, manage a busy diary and prioritise complex and conflicting demands whilst planning ahead with a strategic mindset. The successful executive assistant will need to evidence a collaborative and solutions-focussed approach to work. A willingness or desire to learn about the legal sector would be beneficial.

In return the Bar Council offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including: 

• 27 days annual leave
• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 
• Life cover, and more 

For full details of the role, please refer to the job description.

The Bar Council is part of the ‘Disability Confident’ scheme. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme. 

Closing Date: Monday 5 January, 2026 at 23:59

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 12 January 2026

Salary: £27,500 – £29,187 per annum
 

Part time, Permanent (9 - 5 or 10 - 6)
 

Location: East Croydon (2 days per week in the office)

About the Role
 

Rape Crisis South London is seeking an experienced, passionate, and professional People & Culture Administrator to join our team.
 

You will play a vital role in supporting our HR function by managing recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and compliance, ensuring that all People & Culture processes run smoothly and effectively.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will be a key member of the People team, working closely with our frontline services to ensure they have the support and working environment they need to deliver services to survivors.
 

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in HR processes, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace.
 

Key Information
 

This post is open to female applicants only, as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
 

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (maximum 1,500 words) outlining how you meet the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, and experience.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
 

Equality & Diversity
 

RCSL is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles within the violence against women and girls movement.

EDI Statement
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. Particularly if you have experience working in diverse background.

Safeguarding and Confidentiality
RCSL is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environment for all survivors who use our services. We recognise our responsibility to protect adults and young people at risk from harm, abuse, and exploitation, and we understand that safer recruitment is a vital part of safeguarding. We welcome candidates in particular who have experience understanding of issues affecting women and girls.

Charity values and ethos

A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected, and supported. 

Mission Statement 

Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse.

Interview process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one stage interview process:

Stage one: MS Teams

As part of our values-led interview process, we will explore your experience and approach to safeguarding, EDI, wellbeing, feminism, role-specific responsibilities, and trauma-informed practice. For management positions, we will also discuss your people-leadership skills.

Learning and Development
As a charity currently going through an exciting period of transformation, we welcome people who are enthusiastic about continuous learning and development.

Please note: All positions are UK-based and require the right to work in the UK.
 

If we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close the position before the advertised closing date.

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the publication of its academic journals.

Editorial Assistant for RGS-IBG Journals
Department: Research and Higher Education (RHED)
Responsible to: Managing Editor
Location: South Kensington, London – with option for home working.
Hours: 0.4 FTE (Two days per week, with a preference for working on Monday and Tuesday).
Contract: 6 months, fixed-term
Salary: £30,065-£31,740 per annum (pro rata to £12,026-£12,696 per annum)

About Us

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.

The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.

We work with a wide range of audiences. This includes teachers and pupils in schools, academics and researchers in higher education institutions, professional geographers in the workplace, and researchers and expeditioners in the field, but also members of the public with a curiosity about our world.

About You and the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the academic peer review and publishing process and provides an excellent opportunity to work with the academic community.

The role is ideally suited to someone with very strong organisational and communication skills and an understanding of and interest in contemporary academic geography.

The Society publishes five peer-reviewed geography journals, four of which are managed by the Society’s Managing Editor: Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers (TIBG), The Geographical Journal, Area, and Geo: Geography and Environment.

This role will provide administrative support for the transition from ScholarOne to Research Exchange screening and review platform.

Key responsibilities

• Screen and process submitted papers and communicate with authors to ensure correct formatting, anonymity, word length, responses to reviewers.
• Screen for AI-generated submissions and references and liaise with Managing Editor toensure papers meet ethical publishing standards for consideration.
• Maintain a record of all submitted papers in an Excel spreadsheet format (already established).
• Screen accepted papers and communicate with authors to ensure corrected files are uploaded for production.
• Send post-publication emails to reviewers and authors.
• Support the Managing Editor in setting up new workflows for Research Exchange.
• Potential for supporting with finding and inviting peer reviewers

Salary and Benefits

This is a part time (0.4 FTE), six month fixed-term post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of six weeks. The salary range for this post is £30,065-£31,740 per annum (pro rata to £12,026-£12,696 per annum) depending on experience and qualifications. This post is based in South Kensington, London, there are options for home working.

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• For this role a 14-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements with home working possible.
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays for full time staff, pro rata to 10 days per annum.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Applications must be received by 9.30am, 11 December.
Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 15 December.

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.

The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline.

No agencies please.

As EA to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), this role has a primary focus in providing comprehensive administrative support to the CMO, in collaboration with the wider Directors’ office team and the CMO’s direct reports.

They will be responsible for delivery of smart and strategic diary management for the CMO and handling administrative tasks on the CMO’s behalf. This will be done in close collaboration with the key contacts (internal and external), including, where appropriate, acting as central point for preparation of related papers, meeting scheduling; comprehensive minute-taking is also required.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Considerable experience in an EA / PA or senior-level equivalent administrative capacity within an Executive environment (business or charity sector)

• Experience in formal minuting and report drafting

• Proven experience in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information accordingly, with a core understanding of prioritisation

• Excellent communication (in all mediums), interpersonal, and organisational skills, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space

• Exceptional administrative and organisational skills, with a focus on complex and strategic diary management

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

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Wednesday 10th December at 10:00am

AtaLoss is seeking an organised, proactive and mission-driven Executive Assistant for our Church Engagement department to support the continued growth of The Bereavement Journey® and our work equipping churches to become Bereavement Friendly. This full-time role provides essential administrative, digital, coordination, resourcing and delivery support, for webinars, events, resources, websites and church engagement activities, helping to expand our reach and impact across denominations in the UK.

Working closely with the Head of The Bereavement Journey® and Church Engagement, you will manage administrative processes, source and assess suitable Bereavement Friendly Church material and resources, update website content, support online programme delivery, coordinate communications, resource practitioners and monitor engagement data. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys varied work, can balance detail with initiative, communicates sensitively and effectively, and thrives in a purpose-driven Christian environment. As AtaLoss continues to grow nationally, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and strengthen bereavement support within churches and communities.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

You’ll ensure service enquiries are handled sensitively and efficiently, demonstrating excellent customer care skills via telephone, email and occasionally face to face. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of services includes Moving Forward courses, Living with Secondary Breast Cancer and Younger Women Together.

About you

You’re enthusiastic, proactive and committed to providing excellent customer service. An experienced administrator, you’ll be organised and methodical as well as possessing excellent working knowledge of IT systems, including working with databases.

Friendly and approachable, you’ll be able to quickly build effective connections with new people and have a sensitive approach and understanding of confidentiality appropriate for working with vulnerable people.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 15 December 2025 9 am

Interview date Wednesday 17 December 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early subject to volume of applicants. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are seeking an Assistant Archivist to be an integral part of the Archives and Records team at Waddesdon Manor.

This role supports the Head of Archives & Records for Waddesdon, whose objective is to manage a high-quality archive service for all areas of the organisation and members of the Rothschild family, and to embed an efficient and unified records management framework across Waddesdon, the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Estate and the Rothschild Family Office.

What you will do:

The post holder will assist with the provision of a full range of archive services including cataloguing, appraisal, answering enquiries, assisting researchers both onsite and remotely and assisting with digital preservation.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Archives administrative tasks:

• listing of records for appraisal purposes in line with the organisation principles
• cataloguing and describing archives in line with professional archival standards
• basic collections preservation

Digital information management tasks:

• appraising and preparing records for long-term digital preservation;
• assisting in the development of robust systems to manage and preserve our digital information, records and archives

Enquiry and research tasks:

• answering enquiries whether by email, telephone, letter or in person
• booking visits for and supervising researchers in the Reading Room
• producing documents from the strong rooms/repositories

Supporting the work of the Head of Archives & Records in:

• building positive relationships across Waddesdon
• delivering the strategic plan regards high quality archives and records management for Waddesdon

Office tasks:

• fielding phone calls
• copying documents and images for researchers
• ordering supplies

Outreach tasks:

• participating in public and private events, exhibitions, study sessions and educational activities as appropriate
• Training volunteer teams

Other tasks:

• Ensuring skills and knowledge are in place to cover Records Management tasks where necessary, including:
• assisting with the implementation and maintenance of SharePoint Online
• answering internal record request enquiries
• supervising confidential waste collection in compliance with data legislation
• Supervising and managing the work of volunteers in the department including developing tasks for volunteers to do.

You will be a great fit if:

You are a qualified archivist with a desire to expand your skills and experience working with varied 19th and 20th century collections. You are collaborative, engaged, and motivated, able to work both as a key part in a small team and independently.

You enjoy variety but can show your attention to detail and dedication in listing and cataloguing to a high standard, following internal procedures, and complying with external standards. You enjoy sharing your knowledge with colleagues, volunteers, and researchers to answer their questions and are willing to step-up and help with exhibitions, training, and talks.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role:

You should be flexible and proactive, have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate a sound problem-solving approach in your work.

You will have:

• a recognised qualification in archive administration or records management (or equivalent demonstrable experience)
• Knowledge of current archival and records management professional standards and an understanding of digital preservation principles
• Experience of working in archives and records management
• Knowledge of EDRMS (particularly SharePoint) and/or archive cataloguing systems
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer service experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A driving licence due to work on multiple sites
• Familiarity with the museums or heritage sector would be an advantage
• An ability to read French would be desirable

This job includes manual handling and the use of step ladders.