Administrative support assistant jobs

ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY

Job title: Philanthropy Assistant

Salary: £26,848 - £31,439

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Philanthropy Assistant to join the Charity team here at Alder Hey, the UK’s busiest Children’s Hospital.

The postholder will work closely with the Philanthropy Support Lead to provide operational support and administration for the team, including events, donor meetings and visits, mailings, prospect research, data and use of the charity CRM (Salesforce).

We’re looking for a flexible team player with previous administration experience. You’ll also be self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and great at building relationships. If you’re excited by the sound of this, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities will include:

Events 

• Support the delivery of events; from individual visits and tours of the hospital for donors, private dinners, through to larger events such as Gala Balls. 

• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clinicians in the Trust to support, coordinate and plan tours and events. 

• Greet and steward visitors to the hospital and guests at our events.

• Help to prepare event briefings for Charity and Trust colleagues, so that all participants understand their role and contribute effectively. 

Administration, Processes and Data 

• Provide administration support for the philanthropy team ensuring all work is of a high standard, professional and accurate. 

• Writing and sending out personalised letters and cards. 

• Diary management, minute taking and meeting organisation. 

• Keeping the charity’s supporter database accurate and up to date. 

• Support with preparing data for philanthropy mailings and event invite lists.

• Use the CRM to support with the delivery of the Mid Value Programme. 

• Undertake prospect research, ensuring all processes are compliant with our privacy policy, data protection legislation and prospect research best practice. 

Other Duties  

• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation. 

• Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.

• Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working. 

• Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans. 

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Our Values

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.

Courage

We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.

Together

We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.

Passion

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.

Magic

We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.

Additional Information

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:

· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Thursday 13 August

This brand-new, exciting role at War Child will provide crucial administrative and operational support to the Ambassador & Advocate team, helping the team to manage high-profile relationships and deliver Ambassador and high-profile events effectively.

The role will have a focus on supporting event delivery connected to Ambassador engagement at War Child, playing a key part in the planning and execution of events such as ‘Most Wanted’ and War Child’s annual flagship gala, the Wassail. This includes assisting with operational tasks in the lead-up to events, attending meetings, coordinating logistics and providing on-the-day support to ensure events run smoothly. The postholder will work closely with the Lead Events Producer to deliver a seamless experience for guests and Ambassadors, contributing to War Child’s fundraising and relationship-building objectives.

The role will also play a key part in supporting the team deliver relationships at War Child, ensuring strong systems and processes are maintained across the team.  They will support on Ambassador-related activity such as invoice management and the preparation of briefing materials and impact reports. They will also support fundraising activities delivered by the team such as prize draws and auctions and assist with the vetting of new high-profile individuals.

The team regularly comes together in our London office for collaboration, relationship-building and key meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to attend these in person and support events in London and elsewhere when required.

If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you. 

Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for. You can read the full job advert on our website.

• Some previous experience in an administrative, events, fundraising, customer service, or office support role (paid, voluntary, or internship)
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling data, records and financial information
• Interested in events, fundraising, ambassador engagement or the charity sector
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, flexible and willing to take initiative within clear guidance
• Confident using Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (especially Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce or similar) is desirable but not essential
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, proactive approach to teamwork
• Able to attend the London office for meetings and events, and to support events, including some occasional evenings or weekends (time off in lieu provided)

What we can offer you

At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we’re open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working and flexible hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days.
• Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
• Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.

This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child’s life is torn apart by conflict.

Administrative Assistant

Fixed-Term Contract: 6 Months (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time Position

About the Role

Rooted Finance is seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to join our Operations Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our day-to-day operations. Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you will provide essential administrative support to the CEO, Board of Trustees, management team and wider organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating meetings, managing diaries, preparing documents, taking minutes, maintaining records, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, assisting with financial administration and helping to ensure effective office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to senior leaders, including diary management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Support the smooth running of organisational operations, including document management, filing systems, internal communications and office administration.
• Assist with recruitment administration, onboarding and maintaining accurate records.
• Support financial administration, including invoices, expenses, and reporting.
• Maintain office supplies, equipment and operational systems.
• Support compliance, audits, technology management, and the improvement of internal processes.
• Provide general operational support to managers and project teams as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will have strong communication skills, a professional approach and the confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a small and busy team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their administrative and operational experience within the charity sector while making a meaningful contribution to Rooted Finance’s work.

For full details about the role, responsibilities, and application process, please refer to the full Job Pack.

The Bone Cancer Research Trust has invested close to £12 million in research funding since our inception in 2006, with commitment accelerating rapidly since our first dedicated strategy was launched in 2017. We offer a diverse portfolio of research grant funding, supporting research at all phases and researchers at all stages of their career. 

To maximise the impact of our work, we are now seeking an exceptional individual to provide administrative and coordination support across Research, Information, Support and Awareness. We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to hit the ground running as part of our busy charitable team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of our charitable objectives and make a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by the disease. 

As an integral member of a cross-functional team, the post holder will support delivery across all charitable pillars and help ensure a joined-up approach to our work. 

A key part of the role will be to engage directly and build strong relationships with our research and clinical community, from sending welcome packs to supporting our yearly impact monitoring.

The role will also involve interacting with patients and those affected with primary bone cancer. This may be through sending information resources or support boxes or may include the planning and delivery of laboratory tours. 

Experience working in an administrative, process driven, or project delivery environment is essential. Knowledge and/or experience of medical charities would be beneficial but not essential. Working in health or research-related environments would be beneficial, but not essential.  The role will involve the use of the charity’s CRM database and Teamwork.  Experience in the use of these is beneficial; however full training will be given. Experience in organizing and delivering meetings and/or conferences would be beneficial. 

This exciting role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn about all aspects of a medical research charity, all whilst making a huge difference to people affected by primary bone cancer. 

About the role 

The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the effective delivery of services,  projects, events and member communications across the organisation. Working closely with the  Head of Services and colleagues across teams, the postholder will provide high-quality  administrative, project and operational support, helping to ensure services run efficiently and  members receive excellent support and communication. 

This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, strong  communication abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities. 

Key Responsibilities 

Services Administration 

• Provide administrative support for the planning, delivery and evaluation of webinars and  online events.

• Support the production and distribution of Fragile Links, including content coordination,  proofreading, scheduling and publication processes. 

• Assist the Head of Services with the administration and project management of  conferences, events and service-related projects. 

• Maintain accurate project records, databases and documentation. 

• Updating information on the website when requested 

• Maintaining records and information on research requests 

Project Administration 

• Provide administrative support for partnership projects 

• Maintain accurate participant and project records in line with data protection  requirements. 

• Coordinate member communications relating to projects and programmes.

• Monitor participation, gather feedback and support project reporting. 

Membership and Member Support 

• Support colleagues with membership communications and messaging when required. • Assist with member enquiries and administrative requests. 

• Ensure member records are maintained accurately and confidentially. 

Volunteering and support groups

• Support the Head of Services managing volunteer requests and meetings

• Run induction meetings for new volunteers

• Manage and promote the support group meetings across the platforms

Cross-Team Administration and Support 

• Provide customer service support for the online shop, including responding to customer  enquiries and assisting with product updates. 

• Contribute to organisation-wide projects and initiatives as required. 

• Database administration

• Support fundraising administration tasks 

General Responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all teams. 

• Maintain accurate records and databases in accordance with organisational policies and  GDPR requirements. 

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably required.

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience in an administrative, project support or coordinator role.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Willingness to speak to people over the phone and respond to enquiries.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.

• Experience maintaining records and handling confidential information.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Commitment to providing excellent customer and member service. 

Desirable 

• Experience working within the charity, membership or health sector.

• Knowledge of Donorfy, Wordpress and digital communication platforms.

• Understanding of the needs of people living with long-term health conditions or  disabilities. 

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a fully enhanced DBS check,  prior to commencing employment with EDS UK. 

Application process 

Please send your CV, together with a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role .

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Administrative Assistant
Salary: £14.39 per hour + holiday pay (circa £28,000 salaried equivalent)
Contract: Full-time, 2 month temporary contract
Location: Oxford (fully onsite)
Start: Immediate start required
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, including alternate weekend working

We are delighted to be supporting a well‑established, service‑led organisation in their search for an Administrative Assistant to join their team based in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and personable administrator to take on a varied, front‑facing role within a busy and supportive environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of operations, delivering excellent service and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of a professional setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a role where no two days are the same. Due to the nature of the position, this role is fully onsite in Oxford, requires an immediate start, and includes alternate weekend working.

Responsibilities:
Front of House & Communication

• Acting as the first point of contact, handling incoming calls and enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Welcoming visitors and ensuring appropriate sign-in procedures are followed.
• Managing communications efficiently, ensuring messages are relayed to the relevant individuals.

Administrative Support

• Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to senior team members.
• Managing diaries, bookings and room reservations as required.
• Maintaining accurate filing systems and records.

Operational Coordination

• Handling incoming post, deliveries and associated documentation.
• Coordinating bookings and payments for services, including issuing invoices where required.
• Supporting the organisation of events, activities and day‑to‑day operations.

Office & Facilities Support

• Managing stationery and office supplies, monitoring stock levels and budgets.
• Supporting wider administrative functions and providing cover where required.

Requirements:

• Strong administrative or receptionist experience in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, calm approach.
• Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and databases.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, team‑focused attitude with the ability to work independently.
• A personable and empathetic approach when dealing with a wide range of individuals.

If you’re a highly organised and customer‑focused administrator looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in Word format.
 
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please reach out to us

We're hiring: Legal Assistant (Employment)

• Pay: £28,000 - £30,000 FTE
• Contract length: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time
• Location: Hybrid (with possibility of remote-only for an exceptional candidate)

The Work Rights Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised individual with passion for social justice and aspirations to expand their legal skills to join our ambitious charity.  This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact on people’s lives, learning, and who has excellent organisational and administrative skills. We can accommodate part-time, flexible and remote work, and offer enhanced pension, annual leave and sick pay benefits.

The role

The successful candidate will provide excellent administrative support to our Employment team of legal advisers and solicitors. This is a busy and varied role that on any day may include assessing employment clients, collating evidence bundles, booking consultation appointments or taking notes at hearings. You’ll use your excellent administrative, communication and time management skills to ensure that cases remain on track, documents are well-organised and clients are updated on case developments. Above all, this is a real opportunity to support vulnerable workers, while learning the ins and outs of daily legal work.

Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.

About you

You are either working towards or have completed a qualifying law degree (LLB or GDL)

You will also have:

• Some legal or administrative experience
• Some experience of working in a client-facing frontline capacity
• Some experience of working in a team, and progressing towards shared objectives.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft legal correspondence
• Ability to prioritise tasks and deliver in a timely fashion.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why join us?

• Generous leave: 32 days annual leave (28 days + birthday off + 3 days Christmas closure).
• Great benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 20 weeks enhanced parental pay, and enhanced sick pay (up to 28 days).
• Growth and learning: A dedicated professional training budget to help you upskill.

How to apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter by Sunday, 19th July and don’t hesitate to reach out with any queries about this opportunity.

GMB are seeking applications from individuals for the position of Senior Section PA to be based at National Office.

GMB is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest general trade unions: we’re proud to represent over half a million members from across the professional spectrum and all walks of life.

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Senior Section PA based in the GMB’s National Office. The successful post-holder will  work as a member of the Section Team as Section Administrator/ Senior PA, supporting the work carried out by the National Secretary and the rest of the Section Team, reporting to the National Secretary.

As you would expect, we welcome candidates who not only meet the technical requirements of the role but who also identify with and are motivated by our values of fairness, equality, solidarity, and collective action.Our union is a strong campaigning industrial organisation. 

As Senior Section PA,  you will provide efficient and comprehensive secretarial, research and administration services for the National Secretary and other Section Team members, including all the tasks and duties performed by a Senior PA, including:

• Taking dictation, either directly or over telephone, transcribing and typing out the results.
• Setting up In Person and Teams meetings and conferences for National Committees, Sector Forums and Industrial meetings.
• Attending meetings or recording on Teams to take minutes and transcribing verbatim minutes or meeting and action notes.
• Organising papers and preparing documents for National Committees, National Conference, Sector Forum and other meetings.
• Liaising with officers, staff, national office, regions and outside organisations often on issues of high importance and strictly confidential.
• Organise, co-ordinate and manage the administration of large, complicated ballots, including industrial action ballots.

Desirable Attributes:

• Ability to regularly work outside Core Hours.
• Ability to work under pressure without immediate supervision and to organise own workload and work under own initiative.
• Ability to exercise initiative in dealing with problems and identify solutions.
• High levels of administrative and strong organisational skills.
• High standards of IT skills in a wide variety of packages and applications.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, often under extreme pressure.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Discretion and ability to deal with matters confidentially.
• Good knowledge of the Trade Union Movement.
• Good understanding of wider industrial relations.
• Good understanding of political structures.
• Good knowledge of company structures.
• Familiarity with trade union structures and procedures.
• HR administration experience, including People HR or equivalent systems.
• demonstrable experience of arranging, running and supporting large-scale events

In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare Assistance Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Eye Care claim back Scheme
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Annual Health Check

This is a varied and challenging role; if you think you may be who we're looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description, we’d like to hear from you.

TITLE: Administrator

CONTRACT TYPE: Open ended, part time 16 hours per week, flexible hours negotiable

REMUNERATION: £14.95 per hour, five weeks holiday (pro rata)

ORGANISATION: LimbPower

JOB BASED AT: Home based/ Surrey/ Kent (may include some travel)

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW

To provide assistance to the CEO, Sports Development Officer and the LimbPower board.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

· To provide day-to-day administrative support for LimbPower

· To assist the CEO in all matters related to the management of the office functions

· To support the CEO and ensure the efficient running of the charity

· To appropriately collate and compile reports for board and committee meetings

· To assist with the preparation and circulation of papers for Board meetings

· To attend Board meetings and take well documented minutes to act as records

· To assist with logistics for meetings (booking facilities, accommodation, lunches etc.)

· To provide fundraising even administration support both in office and at events

· To collate the LimbPower Newsletter

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Disclosure and Barring Services administration

· Other duties as required, to ensure the smooth running of the business

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

To develop and maintain strong and effective relationships all key organisations, partners and individuals ensuring continuing support for LimbPower, particularly:

· LimbPower board

· Sport England and commercial partners

· Health partners

· Disabled people

· EFDS and all NDSOs

NB. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity you will be required to work and with consultation can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (ADMINISTRATOR)

RELEVANT SKILLS

Essential

· Good communication skills: written, verbal, and electronic forms

· Able to control a variety of tasks

· Event and time management

· Membership management

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

· Confident using CRM Systems

· Flexible

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

· Administration and/or assistant experience

· Taking meeting minutes

· Social media

· Marketing experience

Desirable

· Good working knowledge of sports

· Disability awareness

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION SKILLS

Essential

· GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in both English and Mathematics

· Computer literate, including Office products, Windows, and Databases

· Good written and oral presentation skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

· Is able to work independently and as part of a team

· Customer focused

· Positive approach to work

· Respectful

· Protects confidential information

· Adheres to the company’s policies and demonstrates loyalty to the company

· Takes responsibility for decisions

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply for this role please email with a CV and cover note demonstrating how you are suitable for this role.

The administrator supports the Basis Yorkshire Leeds office. The post holder is responsible for providing and maintaining an efficient and professional service user focused administrative support function to the people we support and other stakeholders of Basis Yorkshire, ensuring discretion and confidentiality. To ensure the smooth running of the office and provide administrative support to the team, enabling them to provide high quality services to women and young people. Provide the first point of contact for enquiries from service users, partners and stakeholders.

We're looking for a positive and dedicated Service Delivery Assistant to support our vital work tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents, then this could be the role for you.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Contract: Temporary

Location: Regent’s Park, London NW1

Job Purpose: To administer the CEPC’s offices and office systems in order to support an efficient and smooth-running working environment for its operations.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

· Assistance with the day to day administration and running of the Commission

· Dealing with initial enquiries from telephone, e-mail and personal callers on all aspects of the Commission’s work

· Welcome visitors to the office and ensure all visitors are dealt with courteously.

· To administer office cash and credit card transactions through the till.

· To issue replacement resident parking permits as appropriate.

· To issue visitor and contractor parking permits.

· “house-keeping”; including premises opening and closing routines, setting up spaces for events and meetings, posting mail, refreshments for external meetings and visitors.

· Observing appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times.

· Any other reasonable duties as instructed.

SKILLS REQUIRED

The post holder must have a methodical approach and be well organised but be prepared to adapt to events plus be flexible in dealing with people and situations.

The post holder must be able to:

· Deal in a patient, calm, courteous but firm manner with residents and their agents

· Understand, record and convey information

· Demonstrate good written and spoken English

· Apply information technology skills including Word and Excel

· Work as part of a small team in a practical, flexible and co-operative style

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2026. This unique project mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness.

Vacancies: We are hiring for x3 vacancies on the Christmas team

Contract: Fixed Term Contact – starting 9 September 2026 until 31 January 2027

Hours: 35 hours per week (some rota’d working to cover weekends and bank holidays over Christmas period) 

Salary: £31,354 per annum

Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES - three days per week onsite. Additional days and locations across London will be required during the Christmas period when our sites are operational.

About the role

Project Assistants play a key role in delivering a range of services that ensure our guests have a safe and happy Christmas.  From healthcare and catering to advice and wellbeing services such as arts and crafts and salon, our services can make a real difference. You will support with the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers and external partners to help deliver services, ensuring teams have all the information and equipment they need. This is a varied role including processing volunteer applications, creating comms materials, managing and communicating schedules, organising training, organising and setting up kit, ensuring our teams of specialists have the equipment and materials they need as well as getting stuck in and helping out directly once our centres open. 

This is great role to kickstart your career in the charity sector, as well as in project management or events roles.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have…

· Experience of providing administrative support and general office duties in a busy events or project-based environment

· Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences

· Ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines in ambiguous or challenging situations 

· Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tasks

· Experience of customer service and ability to deal with high volumes of enquiries via phone and email in a professional and friendly manner 

· Proficient IT skills and the ability to use data in order to work effectively and collaboratively

· A positive and proactive mindset, coupled with a strong willingness to contribute to and support the success of the project

You may have experience running events or working on busy projects or have experience in a busy customer service or administration environment.  You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

· A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026 23:59

Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.

Interview date and location: Interview slots will be available Tuesday 4th- Thursday 6th August at our Canning Town office. It will not be possible to schedule an alternative date for interview.

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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

We're looking for two Events & Marketing Assistants to join our small, busy team at Portsmouth Cathedral. It's a varied, practical role that sits right at the heart of our commercial operations - coordinating venue hire bookings, setting up for evening concerts, supporting licensed events, and everything in between. Alongside this supporting the marketing for our events and the wider organisation as a whole.

No two weeks look quite the same, and roughly half the role takes place during evenings and weekends. The pattern of hours will vary week to week in line with the Cathedral's events programme. In weeks where no events are scheduled, the postholders will work standard office hours.  There are two posts available with a proposal to work three days each of 21 hours.

Portsmouth Cathedral has been at the heart of Old Portsmouth since 1180, and it remains one of the city's most distinctive and active spaces - a working place of worship, a heritage venue, and a hub for concerts, community events, and private hire all at once. If you're someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety, and likes the idea of working somewhere genuinely unlike any other, this could be exactly the right role for you.

Benefits:

• Holiday: The annual leave allowance is based on 25 days plus two 'given' days over Christmas to provide cover, and all statutory public holidays (which may need to be taken in lieu) pro rata.
• Pension: 7% employer contribution and 1% non-contributory pension.
• Training Provided: Safeguarding, UK GDPR, First Aid, Challenge 25, Manual Handling
• Employees are offered membership of Healthshield Cash Plan

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail. 

• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, suppliers, volunteers, and colleagues. 

• Physical ability to undertake manual handling tasks, including moving heavy furniture, staging, and equipment 

• IT literatcy with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and confidence using digital booking or CRM systems. 

• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to contribute across both administrative and operational tasks. 

• Understanding of basic health and safety regulations relevant to events. 

• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, in line with a rolling rota. 

• Comfortable working within a faith-based organisation and supportive of its Christian values. 

Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.

Safeguarding. The Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practices Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary), the successful applicant will be required to complete a Basic DBS check, and face-to-face or online training as required.