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Are you passionate about global women’s rights and would love to contribute to the cause? Are you organised, efficient and enjoy supporting colleagues in the smooth running of an organisation?
This is an exciting time to join The Circle as we take the organisation to the next level and the Team Co-ordinator will play a pivotal role ensuring smooth daily functioning by managing administration, CRM, IT, and HR support. This role is key in facilitating team collaboration, supporting onboarding, managing office systems, and handling financial tasks like invoices, working collaboratively to boost team efficiency.
We are open to different levels of experience – whether you are a seasoned hand in operations and team support or at the early stage of your career. The successful candidate will bring high levels of organisation, elbow grease, passion and commitment.
Job Description
- Administration & Systems Management
Managing supplies, equipment, and maintaining filing systems, records, and CRM database. Engage with and support running The Circle’s current operational systems, including Beacon CRM, Quickbooks, 1Password, Breathe HR, Microsoft 365 (including Microsoft Teams & SharePoint), FreshPay, Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, Wordpress, etc. Continue to develop and update systems.
- HR & Volunteer Support
Assisting with staff onboarding/offboarding, managing recruitment; Lead on health & safety, including having staff undertake regular risk assessments for home working and electronic device safety; ·
- Finance Support
Processing invoices, expenses, donations, and assisting with budget tracking. Management of monthly reconciliation with QuickBooks. Submission of Gift Aid claims and donation tracking using Beacon CRM
- Meeting, Event & Travel Support
Organizing team meetings, Board meetings, away days, overseas travel and coordinating event logistics.
- Communication & Compliance
Assisting with internal communication and ensuring Health & Safety, GDPR, and safeguarding compliance.
- CEO, Board and Governance Support
Support the Chief Executive and Board Secretary with quarterly Board meetings, sub-committee meetings; Manage policy renewal timelines, support on updating existing policy and drafting new policy where necessary, alongside the CEO & Board
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Some experience of finance systems, including supporting on reconciliation, budgets, and gift aid
- Good data management skills to support monitoring and evaluation work.
- Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills including Excel, SharePoint, and knowledge of other IT solutions to support effective operations.
- Proactivity: Strong "can-do" attitude, willing to take initiative and solve problems.
- Previous experience in administration, operations, or a, supportive, team-focused role
Desirable
- Experience managing a CRM.
- Experience coordinating events, ideally both online and in person.
- A strong understanding of, and passion for, women's and girls' rights.
- Knowledge of specific systems used at The Circle: WordPress CMS systems, Mailchimp, QuickBooks, Beacon CRM, Breathe HR.
- Understanding of use of social media to engage with different audiences.
- Ability to represent The Circle to external audiences.
- Some experience of working with high profile names
- Experience supporting on policy writing
- Experience of providing basic HR support
Personal Characteristics
- Extremely organised and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail.
- An entrepreneurial and enterprising approach to work.
- Efficient, reliable, flexible and collaborative working style.
- A self-starter with the ability to anticipate requirements and act to provide workable solutions with limited budget.
- Team player who enjoys working collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes.
- Keen to add value to the organisation’s culture and ethos.
- Interest in global women’s rights.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract: Part time, one-year contract, 2.5 days per week (18.75 hours)
Salary: £14,000-£16,000 per annum (£28,000-£32,000 FTE (depending on experience))
The Brent Centre for Young People
The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) is the leading mental health charity for young people in Northwest London, helping over 800 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of depression, suicide prevention, self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We aim to reach significantly more young people in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in-house and outreach into communities. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.
The Role
As HR Officer, you will play a role in bringing structure, consistency and clarity to Brent Centre’s HR processes. You will deliver practical, people-focused support across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment, onboarding to contract changes, developing and updating organisational policies, helping to strengthen and develop how HR supports colleagues across the organisation.
Working closely with the Administration and Finance Manager, you will act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, ensuring they are handled promptly, accurately and in line with Brent Centre’s values. You will support colleagues and managers to use HR systems effectively, interpret and apply policies correctly, and follow clear, consistent processes. You will maintain accurate information across our HR systems (Bright HR and SharePoint HR Intranet) and ensure HR data is complete, compliant and up to date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced, driven project manager with passion for improving health outcomes?
The RCR, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, is leading a national review into cancer multidisciplinary team (MDTs) improvement — a key commitment in the National Cancer Plan. We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive this high-profile programme and deliver meaningful change for cancer services.
This is a rare opportunity to shape how cancer teams work across the country and to deliver meaningful improvements for patients, clinicians and the wider cancer workforce.
As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the planning, coordination and delivery of the Cancer MDT Reform Programme. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the health system including NHS England, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Department of Health and Social Care as well as senior Officers at the RCR, including regular reporting to our Vice-President for Clinical Oncology.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the full project lifecycle, from developing detailed project plans to managing risks, timelines and reporting.
- Delivering a large two-day national stakeholder event to gather insight and build consensus across the cancer community.
- Drafting high-impact written outputs, including a flagship report outlining recommendations for MDT improvement to be shared with government.
- Collaborating with DHSC and NHSE to support the development of future MDT guidance.
- Building strong, productive relationships with clinicians, NHS partners, national charities, Royal Colleges and internal teams.
- Line managing the Project Administrator and fostering an effective and motivated project team.
What you’ll need:
- Strong project management experience, with a record of delivering complex programmes to time and quality.
- Experience working with senior leaders and managing competing demands effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling, authoritative materials.
- A collaborative, proactive approach, and confidence in working across diverse teams and professions.
- Knowledge or experience of cancer care, clinical services, or wider health policy — highly desirable given the nature of the project.
- Event management experience (desirable).
By joining us you will get to make a real impact on cancer services across the UK, lead a nationally significant project shaping the future of cancer care and join a supportive, mission-driven organisation!
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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JUSTICE is looking to recruit a new Director of Development to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced fundraiser who is able to provide strategic direction as well as get into the nitty gritty, when needed.
We are looking for an individual who has an interest in the purpose of the charity (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach). The successful post holder will be a confident leader who has worked as a senior fundraiser in previous roles and someone who enjoys autonomy and is able to lead and empower their team.
This role will really suit someone who thrives in a role where no two days are the same and who wants to be part of the effort to grow our small but mighty charity.
The Director of Development will lead the organisation’s income generation strategy to support its work to advance legal reform, human rights and the rule of law. The role is responsible for diversifying, growing and achieving income through existing income streams, including: trusts and foundations, major donors, giving circles (JUSTICE60 and NextGen J60), corporate partnerships, membership as well as seeking out and creating new streams.
By working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, the Director will build long-term, strong relationships with funders and partners, strengthen the organisation’s case for support and ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity’s strategic priorities.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Service
Trauma Recovery CIC is a female founded not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to providing vital support services for victims and survivors of trauma. Founded in 2020, our mission is to build a safe, supportive, accessible, and sustainable service for the community.
Butterflies Lived Experience Community is an integral part of Trauma Recovery CIC, bringing together people with lived experience of sexual, domestic and/or relational trauma to form a community that supports each members ongoing recovery journey.
Every member of the Butterflies team has direct personal lived experience of sexual, domestic and/or relational trauma and use their own courage to support others to connect with theirs and use this to fuel their recovery.
The team consists of level 1,2 and 3 Lived Experience Facilitators, Volunteer Ambassadors who come together to support community members and develop the service on a co-production model.
The Level 3 LEF Role
Our Level 3 LEF role requires a Social Work qualification and registration.
As well as facilitating groups and key working, Level 3 LEF’s take responsibility for:
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Completing initial appointments with new community members to ensure that the team has a good
understanding of their support needs and that they can be safely supported through Butterflies LEC. -
Mentoring and supporting the Level 1 and 2 LEF’s and Ambassadors
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Working with community members, team members, Trauma Recovery leadership team and partner
organisations to develop the service. -
Facilitating the understanding trauma programmes
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Providing reporting data to Trauma Recovery CIC Business Operations Lead and working with them to complete
reports for funders and funding/grant applications. -
Co-chairing the Lived Experience Forum
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Contribute to the newsletters, social media, attend events to promote the service (at times this may require
attending events outside of usual working hours). -
Ensure that all team members complete required admin accurately and in a timely manner and processes are
followed. -
Highlight concerns about team members to the leadership team, identify ways to support the team or team
member and offer the support.
Our ideal candidate
- Is someone who has walked their own recovery journey, experienced therapeutic support as part of this and understands the benefits on both a personal and professional level of therapy and group support.
- They will be a qualified, registered Social Worker with relevant social work experience of co-ordinating a service, mentoring team members and working from a systemic perspective.
- They will have experience of completing risk assessments, keeping records and using software and systems to do this effectively.
- They will be able to communicate and connect with people from a variety of backgrounds, understand their individual needs and work creatively to meet them in way that supports recovery.
How to apply
As well as facilitating groups and key working, Level 3 LEF’s take responsibility for:
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Completing initial appointments with new community members to ensure that the team has a good
understanding of their support needs and that they can be safely supported through Butterflies LEC. -
Mentoring and supporting the Level 1 and 2 LEF’s and Ambassadors
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Working with community members, team members, Trauma Recovery leadership team and partner
organisations to develop the service. -
Facilitating the understanding trauma programmes
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Providing reporting data to Trauma Recovery CIC Business Operations Lead and working with them to complete
reports for funders and funding/grant applications. -
Co-chairing the Lived Experience Forum
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Contribute to the newsletters, social media, attend events to promote the service (at times this may require
attending events outside of usual working hours). -
Ensure that all team members complete required admin accurately and in a timely manner and processes are
followed. -
Highlight concerns about team members to the leadership team, identify ways to support the team or team
member and offer the support.
How to apply
Application is through our website where you will find an application pack with further information about our service and the role. Please read through the pack and complete the application form, when we read your application we hope to read not only about your experiences, but how they relate to this role and our service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Operations
A senior leadership role where your decisions will directly improve young people’s lives.
The Jack Hazeldine Foundation (JHF) is a small, ambitious youth charity with a big mission: to transform the lives of young people through high‑quality 1:1 mentoring, tutoring and personalised support.
We are now seeking a Head of Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping how our charity runs – strengthening our systems, supporting our people, and ensuring we are sustainable, compliant and impact‑driven as we grow.
This is a genuinely senior role, working closely with the CEO and Trustees, where your judgement will be trusted and your impact will be visible every day.
About the role
As Head of Operations, you will lead JHF’s operational strategy and oversee delivery across operations, finance, people, systems, programmes and compliance.
You will line manage a small, committed team and deputise for the CEO when required.
This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, and who thrives in a small organisation where leadership is visible and change is possible.
Why join JHF?
- A senior leadership role with real influence over how the organisation operates
- The opportunity to shape and improve systems
- Close working relationships with the CEO and Trustees
- A manageable team size that allows for thoughtful, people‑centred leadership
- Clear, visible impact where your work directly supports better outcomes for young people
- A values‑driven culture rooted in integrity, collaboration and ambition for impact
- A supportive organisation that values learning, wellbeing and sustainable ways of working
We have strong operational foundations in place and have been awarded a CAF Resilience Grant to further strengthen our financial and operational sustainability – a key focus for this role.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and implement JHF’s operational strategy alongside the CEO and Trustees
- Oversee day‑to‑day operations across programmes, finance, HR and administration
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and controls
- Act as senior lead for governance, risk, GDPR and information security
- Own and develop our bespoke database to improve efficiency, reporting and impact measurement
- Provide high‑quality operational insight and data to inform Board decision‑making
- Support programme delivery to balance impact, quality, compliance and sustainability
- Lead and support staff development, wellbeing and inclusive practice
About you
You will bring:
- Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally in a charity, youth, education or people‑centred organisation
- Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting
- Experience leading small, multi‑disciplinary teams
- Confidence overseeing service delivery, compliance and risk
- Experience owning or leading organisational systems or digital change
- A values‑driven, collaborative approach and strong commitment to safeguarding young people
We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you bring relevant experience and a strong commitment to our mission, we would love to hear from you.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced senior Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to work for a Christian charity with a heart for seeing an end to extreme poverty? Do you have proven experience of providing Board level / Senior EA support at Director level in a demanding environment? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
As Executive Assistant you will support Tearfund's Finance Director and Finance Leadership Team in the following areas: diary management, communications, meeting coordination & minutes, arranging travel, administrative support to the Finance Director, Audit Risk and Finance Committee and the Finance Leadership team and undertaking specific projects within the Finance group. You will need to be able to work across different cultures and time zones, being flexible and proactive.
This role requires:
- excellent organisational and administrative skills
- a natural relationship builder with exceptional communication skills
- the ability to prioritise and work under pressure with high attention to detail
- Proactivity and ability to coordinate across multiple tasks simultaneously
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Please note: This is a part time (28 hrs per week) permanent role - with some flexibility over the working hours/days.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Customer Services and Central Administration Officer
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London N4 with the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity
*You’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
The MS Society is a dynamic and customer-focused organization dedicated to delivering an exceptional service to our customers.
We are looking for a motivated and friendly Customer Services and Central Administration Officer to join our team and provide outstanding customer support.
As a Customer Services and Central Administration Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers, providing them with a professional and efficient service. You’ll handle inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure that every customer has a positive experience with contacting the MS Society. You’ll also be responsible for processing a wide range of different income types and supporting with the reconciliation process.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 25th March 2026
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
The Operations Officer role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the office and providing administrative and operational support to the team. This role keeps the office organised, efficient, and welcoming, while supporting the CEO and employees with day-to-day needs. Your day is likely to involve:
Team Support
• Assist with calendar management for the CEO
• Organise team meetings
Support management and team members with administrative tasks
• Book travel and accommodation for the team
• Support recruitment by posting jobs and scheduling interviews
• Assist with onboarding by ensuring equipment and resources are ready Office & Operations Support
• Welcome guests at reception and manage general enquiries including emails and phone calls
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring smooth functioning
• Manage meeting rooms, desk rental, and hotdesking areas
• Maintain relationships with service providers and review contracts
• Assist with office events and team activities
• Purchase and monitor office and IT supplies
• Monitor office expenses
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and conduct risk assessments.
This role is ideally suited to a candidate who possesses prior experience in a comparable position and demonstrates advanced proficiency in the use of business applications, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams and email systems.op
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is vital to the growth of our charity and represents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our small but dynamic team.
You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager on events, corporate, trusts and foundations, community, and individual fundraising efforts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced fundraising environment.
The successful candidate will be motivated to improve life for autistic people - joining a team that is passionate about delivering impact. They will be a strong advocate for ensuring that all opinions are heard and respected and will have the ability to communicate with people of all backgrounds and with different communication styles and support needs.
Main duties and responsibilities
As Fundraising Officer, you will:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders.
- Create marketing materials, including content for social media and our website.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager, to deliver a series of high-quality, high-profile fundraising events, including assisting with logistics and supporter engagement.
- Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation.
- Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work.
- Provide administrative support to the fundraising team, including sending fundraising packs, processing donations and fulfilling orders from our e-shop.
- Respond to supporter queries via phone, email, and web with professionalism and empathy.
- Maintain accurate supporter data in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
- Create quarterly Gift Aid claims reports via the CRM system and liaise with the finance team to ensure timely submission to HMRC.
- Prepare thank-you letters, certificates, and merchandise to support fundraisers and events.
- Manage incoming post for fundraising and donors, process Gift Aid declarations, and maintain stock levels for shop and event materials.
- Produce monthly reports on income, donor activity, and progress against target.
Person specification (who are we looking for?)
Essential
Qualifications
- While there are no specific essential qualifications, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Experience
- Knowledge of and/or personal interest in autism and current issues relating to autism and community preferences.
- At least one year’s experience in a similar role within a charity or nonprofit organisation.
- Experience in using CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
- Track record of managing multiple tasks autonomously and meeting deadlines.
- Experience in building strong relationships, managing expectations and engaging confidently with a range of stakeholders.
Skills
- Organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage your own time and multiple priorities to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to maintain systems for data management and keep accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions.
- Confident communicator, able to explain ideas clearly in writing and in conversation.
- A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure.
- Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to contribute to team discussions and work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Demonstrate an awareness of, and commitment to, inclusion, equality, and diversity.
- A good working knowledge of MS Office 365 and ability and willingness to learn new IT systems (with support/training where needed).
Desirable (please still apply even if you do not have these)
Experience
- Knowledge of data protection and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance for handling donor information.
- Experience of process mapping and CRM migration projects.
- Experience of digital content creation and donor engagement.
- Experience of remote and/or hybrid working.
Skills
- Able to apply basic marketing skills across different channels, such as emails, social media posts, or printed materials.
- A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and developing professionally.
We are aware that the skills required for this role may be interpreted differently by different people. Our selection process will focus on the desired outcomes, and we are open to different ways of achieving them.
At Autism Action, our work focuses on making life better for autistic people by identifying and driving the big changes needed across society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Organisation: The Skill Mill
Location: Remote, with expectations to travel to Gateshead and occasional travel to other UK locations
Salary: £45,000 pa
Contract Type: 2 years fixed term contract, Full-Time
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Job Purpose:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play a pivotal role in driving the operational success of The Skill Mill. Working closely with the CEO, the COO will oversee day-to-day operations through line-management of the 3 regional Operations Managers, will ensure the delivery of exceptional services, and will support the growth of our social enterprise model across the UK and beyond. This is a strategic leadership position, requiring a dynamic individual with a passion for social impact, operational excellence, and business development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Operational Leadership: Oversee all operational functions, including service delivery, project management, and workforce coordination, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction.
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Strategic Growth: Collaborate with the CEO to develop and implement expansion plans, identifying new partnerships, contracts, and opportunities to scale The Skill Mill’s impact, ensuring operational readiness and quality as the organisation scales.
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Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop The Skill Mill’s operational delivery teams (see attached structure chart), including the Operations Managers, the Pathway Advisors, and the Supervisors, fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead workforce planning, staff development and wellbeing to ensure a sustainable, motivated and resilient workforce.
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Financial Oversight: Work with the finance team to manage budgets, monitor performance against targets, and ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining quality.
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Governance: Supporting organisation and partnership governance by contributing to papers, risk registers and performance reports, engaging in solution-focused discussion at relevant forums, and ensuring feedback loops with operational delivery teams.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, commercial clients, criminal justice partners, and community organisations.
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Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with legal, regulatory, and health and safety standards, mitigating risks effectively and escalating through appropriate organisational and legal pathways where necessary.
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Safeguarding: Act as senior lead and an initial escalation point for safeguarding, ensuring robust policies, training, reporting and continuous improvement.
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Impact:
- Measurement: Monitor and report on social and environmental outcomes, ensuring alignment with The Skill Mill’s mission and funding requirements.
- Performance: Work alongside partners, including Social Outcomes, evaluation and funding partners to drive performance in line with key success milestones, and engage in collaborative problem-solving to improve the offer and overcome challenges.
- Quality Assurance: Contribute to organisational quality assurance processes by providing operational insight to support effective monitoring and review. Facilitate and support quality assurance audits, reviews and continuous improvement practices across operational delivery, working closely with operational delivery teams and relevant partners to ensure learning is embedded and service standards are consistently met.
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Innovation: Drive operational efficiencies and explore innovative approaches to service delivery and trainee support.
Person Specification:
Experience:
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An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
Skills and Abilities:
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A values-led approach to strategy, with the ability to balance social impact, quality, and financial sustainability in strategic and operational decision-making.
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Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a collaborative and empowering approach.
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Confident in using insights from performance data and information to drive continuous improvement
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A clear, confident and inclusive communication style, with the ability to engage, motivate and align within the organisation and externally
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A collaborative approach to partnership working, with the ability to navigate differing priorities and build trusted relationships across sectors/ stakeholders.
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Proficiency in working with digital tools that support operational efficiency (e.g., CRMs, project management software, Microsoft Office/Google Suite)
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Ability to translate organisational strategy into actionable operational plans
Personal Attributes:
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Passionate about social justice, youth development, and environmental sustainability
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Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
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Commitment to The Skill Mill’s values of opportunity, integrity, and excellence.
What We Offer:
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The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people and the environment.
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A supportive and purpose-driven work environment.
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Opportunities for professional growth as part of a growing social enterprise.
Essential Requirements:
Experience:
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Proven senior leadership experience in managing operations, ideally within criminal justice or a social enterprise, charity, or environmental services sector.
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Demonstrable ability to lead and manage complex operational delivery in multiple geographical areas, ensuring quality and consistency across teams.
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Demonstrable success in growing an organisation or enhancing service delivery, including securing contracts and partnerships.
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Experience managing diverse teams in a hybrid work environment
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Experience of working effectively with external partners, including commissioners, criminal justice agencies and/or commercial organisations.
Skills and Abilities:
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Analytical mindset with experience in budgeting, performance monitoring, and process improvement.
Qualifications and Certifications:
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A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., business management, operations, or social enterprise leadership) is preferred but not essential.
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Enhanced DBS check is required.
About The Skill Mill:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
The Skill Mill is an innovative social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We provide employment opportunities for young people with criminal convictions, equipping them with skills and experience through delivering high-quality environmental services, such as grounds maintenance, horticulture, and flood prevention. Our mission is to reduce reoffending, enhance employability, and create sustainable social and environmental impact.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
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We're recruiting an Operations Officer to lead the foundation’s office management and outsourced IT functions, support cross-team administrative needs, support key compliance tasks, and to manage operations special projects. This role works closely with all members of the staff team. It is an operations management, project management, and administrative role. The foundation is in an exciting period of growth, and this position represents a key investment in our organisational infrastructure.
Please see the attached recruitment pack for more details.
The Access to Justice Foundation is the UK’s only national charity solely focused on providing funding and support for access to legal advice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
For this role, we need someone to come into the office at least one day a week, on a Tuesday. A day where all of Income Generation and Grants come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: Permanent. Full time role - 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Healthcare plan
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – available on our website to download.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 29 March 2026.
Interview dates: Monday 13 April 2026, interviews will take place online via MS Teams.
We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information:
Hospice UK is recruiting a Senior Corporate Development Executive to support and grow our commercial partnerships portfolio, working closely with the Corporate Development Manager and Corporate Development Executive.
This role will help to build relationships with over 80 businesses across all industries including healthcare, finance, insurance, digital, sustainability and more, generating more than £420k each year to support Hospice UK’s work.
The role
You will support all aspects of Hospice UK’s commercial partnership activity, helping to build, steward and develop long‑term relationships with corporate partners, who want to collaborate with hospices. This includes working directly with organisations to secure sponsorship, exhibition space and partnership opportunities. Personalised communications will help move businesses from one‑off activity to longer‑term strategic partnerships.
A key part of the role involves conferences and events. You’ll help secure exhibitors and sponsors for our annual National Conference (1,000+ attendees) and our one‑day conferences, supporting activity from launch through to delivery, including marketing materials, pipeline management, proactive sales and administration.
You’ll also support the Hospice UK Jobs Board, an income‑generating platform promoting careers in hospice and end of life care, contributing to sales and marketing activity, managing job postings and supporting performance analysis and development.
About you
You’ll have strong experience in sales (from the third, private or public sector) and be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior corporate contacts.
You will bring:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Well‑developed people skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- A self‑motivated, self‑sufficient approach to managing your workload
- Strong attention to detail and experience managing multi‑workstream projects
You’ll be comfortable conducting market research, assessing opportunities and value propositions, and identifying solutions to keep projects moving. You’ll also bring an approach aligned to our values: collaborative, compassionate, inclusive and innovative.
More information is available in the candidate information pack, which is available on our website to download.
We represent and champion the community of 200+ hospices across the UK.



Would you like to make a difference to the lives of people and communities in need? Do you have strong organisational and interpersonal skills? Are you passionate about personal development and transformation? If the answer to these questions is yes, you should consider joining Citizens Advice North Staffordshire, one of the largest and most dynamic advice charities in the country. We are the People’s Champion.
Citizens Advice North Staffordshire is looking to recruit a new Executive Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and nationally respected charity at a time of genuine transformation, following our recent move to a modern, bright new office space, inspired by our Senior Management Team and CEO.
As Executive Support Officer, you will assist the CEO and Senior Management Team:
- with strategic developments in the delivery of advice and advice services
- developing new services designed to support hard-to-reach client groups
- uphold relevant quality standards and help to achieve our Corporate Plan objectives
Reporting to the Facilities & finance Manager, the Executive Support Officer will support the CEO and Senior Management Team on a daily basis. Ideally, you will have experience of providing executive-level support, have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable speaking to partner representatives.
The ability to demonstrate an empathy with and understanding of the needs of vulnerable clients would be a distinct advantage.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday leave, after 3 months service
- Flexible working arrangements
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- Employer funded cash Health plan
- Employee discounts through Perkbox
- Employee Assistance Programme
Finance Manager (Part-Time)
Hours: 16 hours per week (hybrid working, with at least 50% of time in the Guildford office)
Salary: £43,000–£45,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: Finance Administrator
Oakleaf Enterprise is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team. This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and wider Senior Management Team. You’ll oversee all financial activity, ensure compliance with Charity SORP and relevant regulations, and support the organisation to operate efficiently and responsibly.
About the role
You will lead on all financial reporting, planning and compliance, and ensure financial information is accurate, timely and useful for decision-making. You will also manage one member of staff (Finance Administrator) and work with colleagues across the organisation to support budgeting, forecasting, project costing and grant applications.
Key responsibilities
Board & Leadership
- Advise the CEO and Board on all financial matters, ensuring all legal and financial requirements are met.
- Attend Board and relevant sub-committee meetings.
- Provide financial input for the Strategic Business Plan and other analysis as required.
Reporting
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, restricted/unrestricted funds and balance sheet reporting.
- Lead the year-end process with external accountants, including audit/independent exam planning, reconciliations, site visits and production of Financial Statements.
- Work with the CEO and department leads to prepare the annual budget and provide variance analysis for Board approval.
- Produce a six‑month reforecast.
- Monitor restricted funds and update the Fundraising and Client Services teams.
- Track reserves and ensure adherence to the reserves policy.
Tax
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring correct application of partial exemption rules.
- Review gift aid and GASDS claims to ensure compliance and maximise income.
Payroll
- Ensure compliance with pensions, NMW and tax regulations.
- Oversee P11Ds and payrolling of benefits (where applicable).
- Support and oversee the Finance Administrator with SAGE payroll and keep up to date with relevant tax/employment law changes.
- Review payroll before submission.
Other responsibilities
- Manage high‑level cashflow and work with the Finance Administrator on daily cash monitoring.
- Line-manage the Finance Administrator.
- Support departments with project budgets, cashflows and grant applications.
- Develop and update financial systems and controls as the organisation evolves.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost‑effective purchasing (including IT, utilities and contracts).
- Contribute to the wider SMT.
- Maintain the chart of accounts in SAGE and ensure monthly reconciliations and journals are completed.
- Keep up with CPD requirements.
- Carry out other duties as required.
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a charity, with strong knowledge of Charity SORP (old and new).
- Experience using SAGE 50.
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA).
Benefits
- Stakeholder pension with 4% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 32 days’ holiday including statutory leave, plus your birthday off
- Paid sick leave
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send us your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the role. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Transforming lives through the provision of support, training and wellbeing activities, building new futures with adults managing their mental health
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

