Administrator jobs

Whether you're diving into admin, or rolling up your sleeves for event setup, you'll be the go-to person keeping everything running smoothly within the Marketing and Fundraising team. Alongside supporting a passionate team, you’ll also lead your own exciting projects. Excellent admin skills, a calm and diplomatic approach, and a knack for keeping things on track will ensure you succeed in this role. Charity experience is a plus, but what really matters is your background in marketing, fundraising, events, or similar and a passion for our ethos and values. 

You will be based at our Maidstone HQ, set in wonderful grounds and woodlands, home to 2 friendly resident cats, sheep, donkeys, and guinea pigs. This hybrid role blends remote flexibility with 2–3 days a week on-site or at events, supporting a warm, experienced team that’s passionate about making a difference. If you love variety, teamwork, and are seeking a role in which you can really make a difference, this could be your perfect fit!

Job Title: Bank Retail Assistant

Salary: £15.18 per hour

Team: Retail

Hours: Ad hoc as required

Location: Across our shops: Guildford, Godalming, Knaphill, Cobham, Weybridge, Shepperton, Hampton Hill and Teddington

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Retail Assistant  to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we are expanding our retail team and portfolio of shops.

This role requires experience in retail or charity retail as an employee or longstanding volunteer. You will also need administrative/cash handling experience

About the role

Your key purpose will be, in the absence of the manager or assistant manager,  to lead a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures. 

About you

This role requires experience in retail or charity retail as an employee or longstanding volunteer. You will also need administrative/cash handling experience

You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working  under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.  You will be a car owner/driver

You will also have an ability to be a self starter with the ability to work independently and take the initiative whilst knowing when to delegate jobs to others within the team.  You will be

organised and methodical and able to multi-task and work well in a team and on your own initiative. You are able to build good relationships with others and  flexible and willing to undertake varied responsibilities as part of a team

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: 15 November 2025

Interview Date:  Flexible

We are looking for a professional who can join us in assisting in implementing our National Lottery Heritage Fund Project:  Local to Global 2.0 – From a resilient to an adaptive network. 

This project is exploring devolved power sharing among UNESCO Sites to help build their resilience and adaptability through openness and collaboration.

 This is an important administrative and coordinator role in delivering the approved purposes of the grant agreement with the National Lottery Heritage Fund by coordinating events and communications across a national network of natural, cultural and built heritage sites. 

Sightsavers Ireland is a leading international NGO working to prevent avoidable blindness, restore sight and advocate for social inclusion and equal rights for people with disabilities. Established in 2003, we are an independent affiliate that works to actively support the work of the global Sightsavers organisation 

Title: Fundraising Assistant

Salary:  €24,908 - €29,304

Location: Dublin, hybrid working

About the role

The role of Fundraising Assistant offers an exciting opportunity for a strong administrator with an understanding and appreciation of donor value and contribution, to support Sightsavers Ireland’s Individual Giving team and lead on the administrative tasks that support fundraising efforts.

As Fundraising Assistant, you will support a wide range of fundraising campaigns and be an integral link between Sightsavers Ireland and its existing supporters as well as fostering relationships with prospective new donors.

This varied role offers the opportunity to gain critical experience across a diverse range of fundraising methods and channels, whilst supporting Sightsavers’ vision of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes or excluded from accessing their rights because of a disability. Within the parameters of the Job Description, you will have the opportunity to shape this role, making it an excellent first-step into Fundraising and donor support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate response handling of fundraising campaigns and manage thank-you processes with service providers
• Follow up on unprocessed donations and handle cheque logging and dispatch
• Maintain accurate donor records across systems and databases
• Support inbound donor queries via phone and email, arranging follow-ups as needed
• Assist with fundraising activities, including in-person donor visits
• Manage administrative tasks such as purchase orders, invoices, and stationery
• Support database updates and campaign coordination, including tax and digital activities
• Update and enhance data files for fundraising campaigns
• Liaise with fulfilment house to manage donor materials and mailings
• Provide general administrative support to the Individual Giving team

This is a varied role. Please read the full job description for further details. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader, and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Essential

• Experience in customer service or supporter care
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Awareness of disability inclusion and gender equality principles 
• High degree of initiative, flexibility and a self-starter  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Outstanding English language communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of the importance of donor relationships and supporter care
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proactive and willing to learn
• Reliable and accountable
• Adhere to the 6 Sightsavers Ireland’s values - collaboration, excellence, boldness, accountability, inclusion and empowerment
• Full working rights in Ireland and ability to come into the Dublin office at least 3 days per week.

Desirable

• Experience working in a fundraising or non-profit environment
• Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems
• Understanding of tax-related donor communications
• Experience supporting digital or community fundraising campaigns
• Confidence in liaising with external service providers
• Experience engaging with partners, stakeholders, or organisations of persons with disabilities. 

Next steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Flexible working

The Fundraising Assistant needs to work from our office in Dublin at least three times per week, to support key operational activities that need to be completed in person. Office attendance does not need to be for full days, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, for example hours that accommodate school pick-ups, caring responsibilities, or other personal commitments.

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place on the week commencing 10 November and the evaluation process will include a video or in-person interview with a potential written task before hand.

Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

Team: Branch Support Unit

Location:  Chelwood Gate, East Sussex (Hybrid working)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (very occasional weekend working may be required)

Salary: Up to £27,466.16 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Branch Support Unit Advisor:

• Deliver proactive operational and administrative support to Volunteer Teams, Centres, and regional Operations staff, managing communications, enquiries, and departmental processes
• Coordinate and support volunteer engagement activities, including recruitment drives, events, and with charity policies, while facilitating cat relocations and centre visits
• Lead on organising meetings and events, sourcing cost-effective venues, managing logistics, and supporting project implementation across regional teams

About the Branch Support Unit team:

• We sit within the Central Operations team
• Our day-to-day work includes; maintaining branch information on the database; arranging events lottery licenses, PetPlan, cat relocations, NCC visits and processing Annual Returns; supporting Operations staff with projects and collating and dispatching mail outs to Volunteer Teams and centres
• We currently have a team of 9

What we’re looking for in our Branch Support Unit Advisor:

•  Administration experience preferably within an office environment
• A customer service background with experience interacting with members of the public
• Proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressur
• A confident communicator, particularly using the telephone
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge including Word and Excel
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
• Able to travel away from home with some overnights

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 30th October 2025

Virtual interview date: 10th, 11th & 13th November

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview & Task via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

We're looking for a Facilities and Compliance Co-ordinator to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!

About the role

The Facilities Team is responsible for ensuring that our residents have a safe and well maintained living environment and that Your Place meets regulatory compliance standards as a Registered Provider.

The Facilities and Compliance Co-ordinator will be working closely with the Facilities Manager and team, co-ordinating technical support, including day to day repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance, health and safety compliance, facilities management, environmental management, and the administration of business continuity arrangements.

This post will involve working closely with contractors, consultants, and senior colleagues

Salary: £28,712 - £32,240 per annum
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Canning Town, London

Other responsibilities include

• Co-ordinating day to day maintenance, planned and cyclical/housekeeping administration, reporting and job allocation via iCompleat finance software, Salesforce & Pyramid maintenance databases.
• Checking specifications, quotes, and working with contractors on job pricing.
• Raising of Purchase Orders, tracking through to job completion
• Checking all compliance documentation Is In place eg. Risk Assessment and Method Statements and any Permits to Work
• Uploading job sheets, and all related documentation Including invoices and certification
• Overseeing a contractor’s diary and ensuring all regular checks are carried out.
• Ensure H&S policies are up to date and liaise with relevant consultants on reviews, and ensuring new starters have H&S information and guidelines.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive compliance recording data base to ensure that we meet and evidence regulatory responsibilities.
• Monitor and track through to completion health and safety issues from the daily building Inspections
• Working with the Facilities Manager and Senior Maintenance Officer to participate in Contractor and or building audits.
• Working with the Facilities Manager and Accounts Team to review Facilities management accounts on a monthly basis to ensure all expenditure is accurately recorded.
• Working closely with Facilities Manager, Impact Specialist and Head of Compliance to co-ordinate day to day management of compliance activities including monitoring of compliance, running reports, identifying non-compliance, proactively manage any potential non-compliance, data entry, maintaining property information, data quality updates, providing supporting documentation for reports, KPIs, etc.
• To ensure Facilities' KPIs are kept up to date and reported to SMT and Premises Sub-Committee in line with internal reporting timetable

About you

Experience

• Facilities / Maintenance and or property management background.
• 1 years experience in compliance administration is a must
• Experience of managing health and safety in the workplace would be an advantage.
• Experience of delivering Facilities related training, including site induction an advantage.
• Experience of working within a soft and hard Maintenance services environment.
• Experience of tendering maintenance and Facilities contracts.

Skills & Knowledge 

• Excellent analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Social Housing Regulatory for building management and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of UK fire, health and safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of UK health and safety workplace regulations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Working knowledge of Building Management database systems

Abilities

• Demonstrate a positive, flexible approach to team working.
• Ability to communicate with residents and colleagues effectively.
• Ability to provide customer focussed and responsive services.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.
• Ability to understand and meet the needs of customers to ensure excellent customer service.
• Ability to understand community issues as well as current housing issues.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with other agencies
• Ability to prepare and present information concisely and clearly and adapt communication for a range of audiences, including the ability to influence, negotiate and persuade.

Personal qualities

• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
• Patient and pro-active
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards your own development including embracing the personal development review process
• Commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to look for solutions and opportunities in a changing environment

Desirable criteria

• Facilities or Housing qualification or similar, or willing to undertake these qualifications
• Full UK driving license

About applying

When applying don't forget to answer the questions in our application process to tell us more about how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role.

At Your Place, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better resident outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and organised Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer to support our Public Fundraising team. In this varied role, you'll help deliver engaging fundraising campaigns, manage supporter journeys, and ensure our fundraising efforts run smoothly.

You'll also provide key administrative and project support to the team and the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, with the chance to develop your skills in digital fundraising, data reporting, and campaign coordination. If you're detail-oriented, a great communicator, and passionate about making a difference — we’d love to hear from you!

***Please download the job description for full details***

About You

You are a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be a confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to draft professional documents and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, digital collaboration tools and CRM systems is essential. You’ll also have good numeracy skills and experience maintaining financial records. A natural team player, you’ll be adaptable, able to prioritise a demanding workload, and remain calm under pressure — particularly during emergency fundraising appeals.

Key responsibilities:

· Assist in the coordination and delivery of public fundraising activities during emergency appeals, including managing content and materials, liaising with member agencies, and supporting with reporting and updates for senior stakeholders.

· Provide high-quality administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing Director and wider team, including diary management, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and general team logistics.

· Help develop and deliver fundraising materials across direct marketing and digital channels, gather content, and ensure assets are approved and shared with key stakeholders.

· Maintain and update fundraising budgets, process invoices, and support post-appeal reviews with external suppliers and partners.

· Contribute to digital activities by supporting basic analytics, user journey testing, and content creation for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, with opportunities to take part in digital innovation workshops.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours (outside of appeal periods)
• Hybrid working model (some mandatory office days during appeals)
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Healthcare Cash Plan (value ~£1,660/year)
• Pension contribution (3%, rising to 8% post-probation)
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Access to Wellhub, discounts, and ticket schemes
• Season ticket and hardship loans (post-probation)
• Cycle to Work and Car schemes (salary sacrifice)

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during

Who we are:

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

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

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

Summary of the role:

The Income Generation Support Officer will provide day-to-day administrative departmental support and support to the department Director to ensure the successful delivery of the organisation’s operations in an efficient manner. This role will focus on generating reports, tracking progress, and ensuring all the necessary processes relating to compliance, finance and HR are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

About the Role:

1. Maintain and improve departmental filing systems to achieve maximum efficiency.
2. Prepare purchase orders and document payments according to Muslim Aid’s financial procedure and in conjunction with the Finance team to ensure speedy payment of invoices for internal / external stakeholders.
3. Undertake small-scale project work including researching, analysing and recommending next steps.
4. Provide support to the IGM management team in responding to correspondence, booking meetings, minute-taking, planning and supporting events, organising travel and preparing travel itineraries and relevant tasks as required.
5. Track Managers delivery of action points to ensure timeframes and outcomes are met, escalating to Head or Director of IGM for further action as appropriate.
6. Undertake full inbox and extensive diary management, ensuring an effective use of time and preparation of information in advance. Sort, redirect and action emails and review an effective ‘bring up’ system to brief and prepare the Director Income Generation and Marketing for meetings / events.

About You:

You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Experience of organising and coordinating meetings and events.
2. Proven office administrative experience.
3. Proven experience supporting senior leaders.
4. Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and maintain a structured workflow.
5. Ability to utilise task management tools to track progress, set reminders, and monitor completion of tasks and projects.
6. Ability to effectively communicate with team members and all stakeholders to relay information and ensure alignment on goals and objectives.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as an Income Generation Support Officer and play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll provide essential administrative support to the department and Director, helping to ensure that key processes in compliance, finance, and HR are completed accurately and on time. From generating reports to tracking progress and supporting the delivery of our organisational goals, your work will help Muslim Aid continue making a positive impact worldwide. If you’re detail-oriented, organised, and committed to excellence, apply now and use your skills to strengthen a mission-driven organisation.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
•  Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

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

A little about us

Our mission is to bring hope and positive change to children and families. Through complementary and creative early intervention services, we seek to build resilience and improve children’s life chances.

The Catholic Children’s Society (CCS) is one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London and the Southeast. Our Connect-Ed service includes around 50 counsellors and therapists working on-site in over 70 schools. We also offer high-quality early years education and holistic family support, including emergency assistance for families in crisis.

We work with children and families of all faiths and none. Our sole aim is to help those in greatest need overcome the challenges they face and achieve their potential. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery and evaluation of our mental health services in schools, as well as our nursery and family centre. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to improve children’s life chances through early intervention and family support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Service Analysis and Quality Assurance

• Support the collection and analysis of accurate, timely and high-quality data on our services via Salesforce CRM (training provided, with the opportunity to become a qualified Salesforce Administrator).
• Assist Service Managers in delivering mental health training for school staff and parents/carers, including managing bookings, invites, attendance lists, and queries.
• Coordinate, monitor and support the evaluation of whole school services, including training and wellbeing interventions.
• Maintain effective and up-to-date digital filing systems.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and external contacts, developing a deep understanding of our services and their impact on children’s lives.

Family Liaison and Support

• Undertake office and reception duties from 4pm – 6.30pm, including liaising with parents, answering calls, and welcoming visitors.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new families to our nursery and family centre, including reviewing statutory childcare funding options.
• Help develop a programme of workshops for parents/carers, assessing needs and tailoring support.
• Assist in the delivery, evaluation and monitoring of mental health and wellbeing services for families using the nursery.
• Collaborate with the Centre Coordinator to plan and deliver family activities, including day trips to safari parks and the seaside.

Note: Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential to support our organisational goals. This job description outlines the initial responsibilities and may evolve over time. It does not form part of the employment contract.

Why join us?

The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Training opportunities, including Salesforce Administrator certification.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Salary:

£15,600 per annum (pro rata of £34,125 FTE)

Hours:

16 hours per week
2:30pm – 6:30pm, four days per week (days negotiable)

Location:

St Francis Family Centre, 34 Wades Place, London E14 0DE
Please note: homeworking is not possible for this role.

Key dates:

• Closing Date: Sunday, 27th October 2025
• Interview Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025

Safeguarding

CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.

Job title: Wellbeing Network Admin Coordinator

Responsible to: Wellbeing Network Clinical Manager

Salary: Starting salary is £27,007.50 per year (Full-time equivalent), (SC3-SP17), including inner London weighting.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9-5)

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 30th June 2027 with potential for extension

Location: Hybrid (12 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ and remote work)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mind CHWF to join our Wellbeing Network as a Wellbeing Network Admin Coordinator.

You will be immersed in the day-to-day running of Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing services at Mind CHWF and contribute to its smooth running and efficiency under the guidance of its managers. This will include direct client contact and involve the setting up of psychological therapies assessments, allocations, group courses, room bookings and the management of Salesforce. The role also requires initiative in marketing and publicising services, maintaining an accurate timetable of group courses, as well as a keen eye for detail in collecting statistical data using an online database (Salesforce).

This role will suit a proactive, organized and efficient self-starter, seeking a wide range of training and professional development opportunities, working as part of a team to impact on the psychological wellbeing of the communities of Mind CHWF

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

DBS clearance at Enhanced (without Barring) is required for this role.

 About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

 How to apply:

 Please check out our website for more information on the vacancy and to apply. Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.

The closing date is by 9th November 2025, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. Variety is also involved with a number of capital projects which transform the facilities of hospitals and SEN schools. In addition, each year tens of thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help. Help that makes a real and immediate difference.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

Role Summary

The Finance Officer will support the Finance and Operations team and regional teams with key areas of responsibility around financial administration and general office and governance administration tasks.

Role and responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Administration - (95% of role):

Supporting the Finance team with

o Day-to-day financial administration

o Bookkeeping on Xero, raising invoices, chasing debtors, dealing with supplier statements

o Ensuring correct VAT categorisations.

o Tracking expenditure on Xero in accordance with funder requirements

o Processing monthly expenses and petty cash claims

o Responsible for preparation of the weekly payment run (approval max and Xero)

o Day-to-day financial administration

o Banking of cheques

o Managing control accounts for CAF, Charities trust, and Justgiving

o Managing shopify, worldpay, stripe, paypal and other payment processing platforms

o Organising card machines for events

Administration: (5% of role)

Some tasks listed below are less frequent and ad-hoc.

o Opening post and electronic filing

o Weekly franking of post, topping up funds when required and taking post to nearby post office

o Supporting the Director of Finance and Operations with preparation of board and audit committee papers and materials, minutes and actions

o Supporting the finance and operations team with writing and editing documents and presentations and arranging online and in-person meetings as required.

o Overseeing the general email address forwarding queries to relevant team members

Other

o Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be required.

Person specification

Essential

- AAT accounting qualification or equivalent

- Experience within the charity sector

- Experience with Xero accounting software

Other essential:

- IT skills- Knowledge of MS office

- Understanding of VAT

- Experience of donations platforms, stripe, shopify

- An understanding of fund accounting, restrictions and unrestricted funds

- Enthusiastic and creative self-starter.

- Ability to multi-task

Desirable

- Experience of CRMs - Sales force

- Understanding of disability, diversity and equality issues.

Further Information

· Limited travel around the UK may be required. 

· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

·9-5pm 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 days will be in the office, 1 day work from home).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who are regularly in our vibrant office in the heart of Camden, London.

This role will require a DBS check.

Benefits 

· Enhanced Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, after one year's continuous service, an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service will be added, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday. (pro rata will apply for part-time)

· 3 additional days between Christmas and new years given as discretionary leave

· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme

·  Life Assurance scheme offering 4 x salary

· Company Sick Pay

How to apply

If you would like to apply, then please submit the following:

1. CV (up-to-date)

2. Cover letter (max 1 page) on why you are interested and how you meet the essential and desirable skills and experience.

Please also advise if you may require any reasonable adjustments for the interview process.

Applications should reach us by 5pm on Monday 27th October 2025, with interviews to be held w/c 3rd November 2025.

We are looking for a candidate ideally to start by December 2025.

Admin Assistant (Services)
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes – We offer hybrid working with the expectation of three days per week in the office
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

About us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the role

In this role you will be part of the Health & Care Quality team, providing administrative and organisational support to the clinical team, which includes nurses, therapists and counsellors.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Manage all referrals from centralised inbox, prioritising and forwarding referrals to the relevant team member, or to direct enquiries to more appropriate services if necessary.
• Assess need of each referral and discuss with ‘on call’ nurse/counsellor if it appears urgent or guidance required to establish need.
• Ensure all relevant service user information is available. Calls sometimes required to establish this.
• Input into database (CRM). Ensure information remains updated and relevant.
• Refer to appropriate nurse/ therapist / counsellor according to region.
• Overview that referrals are responded to in a timely manner.
• Manage the Counselling referrals on the CRM including adding clients, updating status and setting up respective client files on the public drive.
• Contact those waiting to access SIA’s counselling service as required, to reassess need and inform of offers or initiatives.
• To liaise between the team and referrers to arrange face-to-face visits as required.
• Admin support with stock level, ordering and distribution of leaflets, booklets, emergency medical cards.
• Arrange and minute internal meetings and training sessions.

Benefits:

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro -rated for part time employees)
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Free car parking at SIA House
• Investing in our people – all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

Closing date: 3 November 2025, 9am
Interview date: Thursday 20 November 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes

Interested?

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

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

Rosa is on the lookout for someone dynamic, organised, and dedicated to step into this key role within our small and committed team.

We’re looking for someone who is confident managing day-to-day finances and admin with the skills and curiosity to support our systems. This is a home-based, varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who loves making things run smoothly behind the scenes and takes pride in getting the details right.

If you are motivated, eager to learn, and excited about helping a mission-driven organisation stay organised and efficient—we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

This role is a broad role, covering finance administration, systems administration as well as supporting in a wide variety of tasks across the organisation’s work.

Key tasks

Finance

• Manage day to day finances using Xero, ensuring payments are made as scheduled
• Perform all day-to-day bookkeeping duties using Xero and Excel
• Maintain all necessary accounting records including invoices, expenses, payments and transactions
• Ensure payments are made as scheduled and processed through the bank
• Review and maintain supplier records, (including subscriptions, memberships, insurance etc.) 
• Maintain accurate financial information regarding donations and grants, including sources of donations and Gift Aid
• Assist with Annual Reports and Accounts process and with annual audit process

Systems administration

• Act as main point of contact for our IT support provider and main systems administrator on our databases (Beacon) and project management tool – no prior experience of these systems is required but you must have a willingness to learn.
• Act as GDPR officer, ensuring data retention and GDPR compliance across the organisation.
• Maintain and update records and processes on project management software.
• Maintain an effective filing and data management system for the organisation across Microsoft SharePoint
• Induct and train staff on new systems and processes.

HR support

• Coordinate the recruitment and induction of staff and contractors.
• Maintain Rosa’s staff handbook, ensuring agreed changes are implemented.
• Lead on Health and Safety compliance across the organisation
• Assist in the policy development and policy review schedule.

Governance support

• Service quarterly Board of Trustee meetings, including collating and formatting of papers
• Maintain accurate Trustee records
• Manage information relating to the Charity, including legal documentation required by external bodies

Grant Administration support

• Process funding awards, including processing payments
• Updating and reconciling grants database with financial management system and 360 giving data
• Undertake regular database cleaning ensuring data is stored correctly.

Philanthropy and Partnerships support

• Assist in the organisation of events
• Support in the transition to a new fundraising database
• Support the recording and reconciliation of donations on the fundraising database, ensuring records are maintained and up to date

How to apply

To apply please download the Job Pack below and follow the instructions to apply via our on-line application form.

Please note, for the link to the application to work, you will need to download the pack.

Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts? Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new Head of Philanthropy.

The Head of Philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse. This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events.

We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated. The Head of Philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement—ensuring our work is resourced for the long term.

The post-holder will report to the Strategic Director of Fundraising & Development, deputising as required, and will line manage the Development Administrator. This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the Strategic Director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely).

This is a permanent, full time contract. We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week.

Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.

To find out more about this role, please download our job pack on our website.

To apply, please fill in both of the forms linked on our website listing before the deadline.

The closing date for applications is 10am Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Interviews are currently scheduled for 19 November 2025.