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Job title: Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator

Contract: Part Time/4 days per week or full-time/5 days per week if preferable. Flexibility regarding working pattern. Permanent contract.

Salary: Up to £25,584 (4 days per week) and £32,000 (full time) and depending on experience.  

Responsible to: Gestalt Centre CEO

Location: Hybrid working, remotely and in-person at London Kings Cross.  

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established not-for-profit therapy organisation supporting the mental and psychological wellbeing of individuals, groups and organisations.

We deliver a range of therapy, personal and professional development courses, alongside therapeutic services.

Gestalt is a relational, humanistic approach that helps people build meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives.

Our work is grounded in the values of diversity, equality and inclusion; kindness, respect and working collaboratively together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Purpose and Offer

We are looking for a highly organised, people-oriented Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator to support our CEO and the workstreams she leads. This is a varied and rewarding role combining executive support, project coordination, governance and organisational development.

You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across teams, with strong support and opportunities to develop.

✔ Join a welcoming, purpose-led and dynamic organisation with collaborative, human-centred ways of working.

✔ Work closely with our CEO and Leadership Team in a varied role.

✔ Access coaching, support and development opportunities to grow professionally.

✔ Join the Gestalt Centre – a beacon of excellence in the therapy world.

✔ Enjoy significant flexibility and autonomy, hybrid working and an accessible central London location.

 

Areas of Work and Responsibility 

Executive support to the CEO

· Provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO, ensuring effective diary management, scheduling, and administration of commitments.

· Organise and coordinate meetings, including supporting the drafting of agendas, collating papers and ensuring all necessary information is available in advance.

Leadership and governance coordination and support

· Coordinate Leadership Team, Board and sub-committee meetings, ensuring smooth end-to-end administration.

· Prepare, collate and circulate papers, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to ensure accuracy and timeliness and maintain good records. 

Workstreams and projects coordination

· Coordinate and support projects and workstreams led by the CEO, including the short courses programme, marketing campaigns, organisational policies, business development and fundraising activities.

· Act as a central point of contact for cross-team activities and support priority initiatives by coordinating meetings, actions and follow-ups.

· Liaise with the CEO and Leadership Team to maintain workstream plans, tracking priority actions and progress.

Administration, systems and information management

· Maintain effective filling, records and document management systems. 

· Support organisational databases and digital systems, and produce and format documents, presentations and reports as required.

Communication and stakeholder support

· Support internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, ensuring tone, clarity and accuracy.

· Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation. 

· Provide a professional and responsive point of contact for queries directed to the CEO’s office.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Educated to degree level or equivalent, with good numeracy and literacy skills.

· Experience providing executive or senior administration support to senior leaders, managing priorities and coordinating activities in a dynamic, busy environment.

· Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or organisational initiatives, including tracking actions, timelines and delivery.

· Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.

· Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

· Confidence using databases, digital systems and information management processes.

· Able to work collaboratively and independently, using own initiative.

· Preferably experience working in a not-for-profit, charity, educational or therapy setting.

Personal and professional attributes

· Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused, working with kindness and respect.

· Calm, confident and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs and work with tact, diplomacy, discretion and integrity.

· Reliable and resilient, able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.

· Comfortable working remotely and happy to be in the office once or twice a week.

For a full job describtion, please see the document attached. And if it sounds like you - we'd love to hear from you!

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Ormiston Academies Trust is looking for an exceptional Head of Executive Office and Communications to sit at the heart of our organisation — running our Executive Office and shaping how we communicate with 45 schools, our staff, and the wider world.

In this dual role, you'll act as trusted adviser to our CEO and Deputy CEO, managing correspondence, priorities and special projects across the Trust. You'll lead our entire communications agenda including internal, external, press and public affairs, building a strategy that helps every one of our schools feel connected to our mission, and that raises Ormiston's voice and influence across the education sector.

You'll work closely with our National Leadership Group, Principals and senior leaders, and you'll have real scope to shape how a large, multi-layered organisation talks to itself and to the outside world.

About you

You'll bring senior leadership experience, ideally gained managing a press office or public affairs function, and you'll be confident operating as a trusted adviser to CEO-level and Principal-level stakeholders. You'll have a track record managing communications across multiple channels in a large, complex organisation, and be a confident user of technology and AI, with a clear view of how AI will change communications and administration. Experience in education, the public sector, or working with ministers, regulators or national media would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

Strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to distil complex information for different audiences and communicate it clearly and simply. You'll bring calm, decisive leadership under pressure, including experience managing high-profile issues or reputational risk. This role requires you to combine excellent project management with the ability to build and sustain relationships across an organisation and beyond it.

Above all, you'll bring a genuine commitment to Ormiston's mission and values, and the creativity and critical thinking to solve problems in a fast-paced, changing environment.

About Ormiston Academies Trust

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Benefits that care for you

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service)
• Generous pension and life cover
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.

And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.

If you have any questions about the role please contact our recruitment team. 

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026 with interviews due to take place the week commencing  5 October 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

In this role you are responsible for day-to-day operational activity across both finance and 
HR functions, working closely with the Finance Officer and reporting to the Head of Finance 
(with ‘dotted line’ reporting to Director of Finance and Operations in respect of HR activity). 
The role requires effective use of systems to enable efficient processes, with responsibility 
for data held on the HR system and management of routine employee related processes 
including recruitment and onboarding. The role also shares responsibility for processing 
invoices and payments on the finance system, responding to queries from colleagues and 
3rd party partners. You will provide support for Head of Finance and Director Finance and 
Operations where required, including data analysis, reporting and preparation of returns 
across both finance and HR remits.

How to apply
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter (maximum two pages)
including responses to the three questions below:
1. Tell us about a time when you identified a process that could be improved or made 
more efficient. How did you approach making the change, and what did you do to 
ensure the process was accurate, consistent and effective?
2. Describe a situation where you had to handle sensitive financial or employee 
information while also resolving a difficult or confidential issue. What approach did you 
take?
3. Give an example of when you have had to manage competing priorities. How did you 
decide what to do first, and how did you ensure important deadlines were met?

HR and Recruitment
• Maintain accurate data on our HR system including starters, 
leavers, holiday and other absences
• Report on key employee metrics including sickness absence, 
holiday, TOIL, diversity
• Support line managers with recruitment activity including 
making effective use of the Applicant Tracking System to 
ensure a good candidate experience and to report recruitment 
metrics to enable continuous improvement
• Manage onboarding for new starters including reference 
requests, pre-employment checks, induction processes
• Coordinate arrangements for training sessions for staff
• Support Head of Finance with monthly payroll processes
• Support Director of Finance and Operations in maintaining and 
publicising HR policies, keeping the Employee Handbook 
current
• Maintain up to date employee guides and templates for key HR 
processes including appraisals, mid year reviews, recruitment, 
induction, flexible leave

Finance Administration
• Maintain appropriate employee access to Finance Systems, 
including being able to claim staff expenses and raise sales 
invoice requests, and support employees in using these 
systems. 
• Respond to queries in the central accounts mailbox, liaising 
with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Head of Finance and Finance Officer with Purchase 
Ledger, including posting and payment of supplier invoices in a 
timely manner, ensuring accurate coding and authorisation in 
line with limits, maintenance of supplier accounts, 
reconciliations and remittances.
• Support Head of Finance and Finance Officer with management 
of company credit cards and virtual cards, including reconciling 
statements and accurate posting to the ledger. 
• Assist in raising sales invoices and accurately recording income. 
• Assist with Credit Control, chasing overdue debts and reporting 
to the Head of Finance.
• Support Head of Finance with analysis of financial data from 
the finance system (Xero) for reporting and other ad-hoc 
purposes
• Assist in maintaining up to date procedures. 
There is an opportunity to attend theatre press nights where 
appropriate and to take advantage of trade tickets when offered

This role sits within the Finance and Operations team whose focus 
is to ensure the organisations operate as effectively and efficiently 
as possible. Our team operates across Finance, HR, Technology, 
Facilities and Compliance, to ensure that systems and processes 
are set up which promote smooth delivery and support the work 
of the organisations. This includes adherence to regulatory 
requirements and best practice standards

About School of Hard Knocks

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is one of the UK’s leading education charities, working in 29 secondary schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Using rugby as a key delivery tool, we support young people who are struggling to engage in early secondary education - often because of anxiety, low confidence, disrupted home lives, or behavioural challenges rooted in trauma. For many of the children we support, life has already brought more hardship than most adults experience in a lifetime. Our purpose is clear: to help young people facing complex challenges break the cycle and move towards a safer, stronger, more hopeful future.

The SOHK Schools Programme is a two-year intervention working with cohorts of around 20 pupils from Year 7 through to Year 9. Pupils are selected by the school and are typically among the hardest to reach young people. Each week, we deliver half a day of rugby training and classroom sessions built around our 3Cs framework, covering topics such as growth mindset, goal setting, and decision-making, alongside monthly one-to-one sessions with every pupil. The programme’s impact is evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents, and the pupils themselves.

90% of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part, with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme.

Since 2023, SOHK has been proud to partner with Impetus, a charity that invests in and supports organisations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed. This partnership combines investment with strategic and organisational development support, helping to strengthen our impact and set SOHK up for sustainable growth.

We are proud to be delivering long-term programmes that meaningfully reach hundreds of young people each year - but the societal need is vast. Our ambitious four-year strategic plan targets growth, aiming to bring our impactful programme to hundreds more young people each year.

“Despite the usual challenges that every education or sport for development charity faces, School of Hard Knocks really is unique. It is not so much what we deliver at a programme level (which is of course brilliant) but who we are as a team. If you are a values-led leader and love the idea of ‘team’, then School of Hard Knocks is the place for you.”

- Ken Cowen, Founder and outgoing CEO

The Role

The CEO is the public face and leader of SOHK, responsible for the overall strategic direction, vision, and management of the charity - ensuring SOHK meets its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with Trustees, staff, supporters, and the wider SOHK community. We’re looking for a mission-driven charity leader and effective fundraiser, capable of building a sustainable growth model.

Strategy and Direction

● Be the face and voice of the charity - its principal ambassador

● Lead the development and periodic review of SOHK’s strategy with the Trustees and Senior Management Team

● Translate the 2026-30 strategy into organisational priorities, plans, and goals

● Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and the lived experience of young people remain central to every decision and growth plan

Programme Delivery, Quality and Impact

● Hold a high bar for programme quality and outcomes for young people

● Line-manage and support the Director of Programmes, working with delivery teams and partners to build a world-class, evidence-based intervention

● Ensure SOHK can evidence the impact of its programmes, with insights feeding back into constant improvement

Income Generation, Fundraising and External Relations

● Lead income generation across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and challenges and events

● Line-manage and support the Head of Fundraising in executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy

● Hold senior relationships with funders and partners, building SOHK’s brand, reputation, and profile

Leading People, Culture and Operations

● Build and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team

● Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with SOHK’s values

● Line-manage and support the Director of Finance & Operations, ensuring operational excellence

Governance and the Board

● Act as the primary link between the organisation and the Trustees

● Attend all Trustee meetings (held quarterly) and provide timely, accurate reporting

● Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Charity Commission requirements

About You

Essential

● Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, education, youth, or social impact sector - whether as CEO or as part of an executive team - including working directly with a Board of Trustees

● Demonstrated success in building or significantly growing an organisation, programme, or initiative

● A collaborative and values-led leadership style, with the ability to inspire trust, hold people to account, and build high-performing teams

● Strong track record of income generation, including securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, or major donors

● Experience of financial oversight, budgeting, and organisational planning at a senior level

● Strategic thinker, able to translate vision into clear plans and delivery

● Strong relationship-builder and communicator, confident with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable

● Previous charity CEO experience - a bonus, but not essential; we know brilliant candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds

● Direct classroom, youth work, or education leadership experience

● Knowledge of the UK education system and youth policy landscape

● Experience of scaling a multi-site delivery organisation and working with local authorities

Personal Attributes

● Deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people, especially those facing disadvantage

● Resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and navigate setbacks

● Collaborative, open, and reflective leader who seeks feedback and learns from it

Terms of Appointment

Contract type

Full-time, permanent

Location

Greater London, with offices in Edinburgh & Cardiff

Salary

£85,000 – £90,000 per year + £5,000 PRP

Reports to

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Direct reports

Director of Programmes; Head of Fundraising; Director of Finance & Operations

Travel

Regular UK travel, primarily to Edinburgh and Cardiff. Occasional evenings for stakeholder engagement and fundraising events

Trustee meetings

Quarterly, in London, in the evening, plus ad hoc subcommittees

The Festival Administrator will provide practical, hands-on support to volunteers and the wider Festival team in the run-up to and during Limmud Festival. The role will focus on coordinating and responding to the needs of participants and volunteers, helping ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the event. Limmud Festival 2026 takes place in the Midlands from 25–30 December 2026 and the Festival Administrator are expected to be at the event. 

Senior Administrator & PA Support (Temporary)
£19.23 per hour
4+ month temporary assignment
South East London
Predominantly office-based with flexibility to work remotely approximately 1 day per week
Basic DBS check required

Are you an experienced administrator or PA looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution within a values-led organisation?

We are working with a well-established charitable organisation that is seeking a highly organised and professional Senior Administrator to provide support to a busy senior leadership office. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced office environment.

Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you'll play a key role in supporting senior leaders, managing communications and helping deliver a first-class administrative service. This position will suit someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing reliable support behind the scenes.

This is a busy, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings
• Monitoring inboxes and responding to enquiries appropriately
• Organising travel arrangements and hospitality requirements
• Planning and coordinating meetings, events and stakeholder visits
• Preparing correspondence, presentations, reports and meeting papers
• Taking meeting minutes and tracking follow-up actions
• Managing expenses and general administrative processes
• Acting as a professional first point of contact for visitors and stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate records, filing systems and confidential information
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners to gather information and coordinate activities
• Supporting wider operational and administrative projects as required

About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have gained experience within the charity, not-for-profit, education, membership, healthcare, faith-based or public sectors.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience in a senior administration, PA, team support or office management role
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong diary and inbox management experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience coordinating meetings, events and administrative processes
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A reliable, professional and committed approach to work

An understanding of the Catholic Church or experience working within a faith-based organisation would be beneficial but is by no means essential. More important is a genuine respect for the organisation's values and a willingness to work within this environment.
Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected charitable organisation
• Varied and engaging role with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Immediate start available
• Initial 4-month assignment with the potential for extension
• Predominantly office-based role with some hybrid flexibility
• Chance to make a meaningful contribution within the not-for-profit sector

Additional Information

• Interviews scheduled for the week commencing 14 September
• Successful applicants should be available to start as soon as possible thereafter
• Appointment subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is seeking an organised and creative MAF in the Community (MiC) Resourcing Coordinator to support our vital resourcing and community fundraising work across the UK.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated administrator to use their skills to equip our staff, volunteers and church representatives, helping them inspire new donors and supporters to get behind our life-changing work.

Location: Folkestone or Glasgow (with hybrid working)

Contract: 12 month, fixed-term maternity contract

As an MAF in the Community (MiC) Resourcing Coordinator, you will support the day-to-day delivery of MiC UK’s resourcing and community fundraising activities.

Working under the direction of the MiC Resourcing Lead, you will help develop and maintain engaging resources for churches, volunteers and other stakeholders, ensuring they have the materials and information they need to promote MAF and attract new donors and supporters.

You will also support the development of community fundraising plans, campaigns and supporter engagement, providing groups and individuals with resources and advice to help maximise fundraising income and attract new supporters.

Additionally, you will:

- Gather content for quarterly MiC Church newsletters
- Update volunteer, website, e-news and social media content
- Help develop new church and audience engagement resources
- Assist with the planning and delivery of MiC UK events
- Manage queries and meeting and speaking engagement paperwork

About You

To be considered as an MAF in the Community (MiC) Resourcing Coordinator, you will need:

- Experience in an administrative role
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- The ability to communicate positively, assertively and sensitively within a cross-functional team environment
- An efficient and organised approach
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work on your own initiative
- Creativity and innovation
- At a minimum, A-levels or equivalent experience

About Us

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.

For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long-term support in over 24 low-income countries.

They believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life – that’s why MAF’s flights are a lifeline, not a luxury.

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,701.28 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions
- Death in service payment
- Flexible working policy
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

This is a rewarding opportunity for an organised administrator with experience to join our purpose-driven Christian organisation.

You’ll enjoy a varied role spanning resourcing, community fundraising, events and communications, giving you the chance to broaden your experience, put your creativity to great use and develop a diverse range of skills.

Perhaps most rewarding of all, your work will help equip the people who champion MAF across the UK, supporting them to reach new audiences and inspire more people to get behind our life-changing work around the world.

 

About the role 
This role will provide cross team support to both the School Partnerships and the Teaching and Learning functions of the charity. Within the School Partnerships team, they will play a key role in supporting effective engagement of school and MAT partners by ensuring the smooth running of both day-to-day operations and longer-term projects. This element of the role is central to developing and maintaining relationships with schools and MATs, while also managing essential administrative processes, communications, reporting and systems. Within the Teaching and Learning function, they will support the delivery of the training, curriculum design and quality assurance of tutors working across The Brilliant Club’s Access Programmes and Projects. The role leads on several administrative processes, including course design, tutor training and programme team liaison, engaging with stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure that tutors and curriculum documents are of the highest quality when they arrive in schools. It’s a varied and dynamic position that helps keep our teams connected, organised and working efficiently.
 

About you 
The role will best suit someone who: 

• Has excellent organisational skills, including the ability to balance complex and competing needs; 
• Is a collaborative and strong team player, including supporting those in other teams during peak periods; 
• Has a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, is enthusiastic about working with data and records, and can produce high quality documents with excellent attention to detail; 
• Takes initiative to complete and improve administrative processes; 
• Adheres to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and completes information security training; 
• Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission. 

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S CHARITY 

Job title: Executive Assistant 
Salary: £31,125 - £39,823 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Location: Alder Hey Children's Charity (based within the hospital), Liverpool. Hybrid working available. 

About us 

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

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

About this role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Charity as an Executive Assistant, providing high-quality support to the Senior Leadership Teamand support for the governance functions. 

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and deliver key administrative support in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior leaders and the Executive Affairs and Governance Manager, you will ensure deadlines are met, confidentiality ismaintained, and operations run smoothly. 

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and resourceful, with excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands. This rewarding role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the organisation. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

Executive and administrative supportfor the Senior Leadership Team 

• Provide high-quality, proactive executive and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.This willincludesupportingthe management of complex diaries and inboxes, coordinating appointments and meetings, resolving schedulingconflictsandanticipatingrequirements and priorities. 

• Support charity-wide projects, initiatives and working groups, coordinating activity and following up actions asrequired. 

Governance Function Support 

• Support the Executive Affairs & Governance Manager inmaintainingeffective, well-organised governance processes and delivering governance-related activities across theCharity and its subsidiary. 

• Provide administrative support to the Trustee Board and other Boards,Committeesand working groups, including scheduling meetings,coordinatingand collating agendas and papers, attending meetings, draftingaccurateand professional minutes,maintainingactionlogsand following up agreed actions. 

Event Planning 

• Support the planning, organisation and delivery of high-quality internal and external meetings and events, includingManager and Senior Leadership Team meetings,workshopsand other events at internal and external venues. 

• Coordinate eventlogistics, including venues, suppliers, attendees, materials, catering,technologyand other requirements, ensuring events run smoothly and delivergood valuefor money. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration 

• Build positive and effective working relationships across the Charity and with colleagues at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and other key partners, supporting collaboration and shared organisational priorities. 

• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. 

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

Our Values 

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

Courage 

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

Together 

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

Passion 

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others. 

Magic 

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

Additional Information 

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

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

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

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

How to apply 

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

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

• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey? 

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

Closing date: Monday 14th September 2026, 12pm 

Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 

Job Title: Hertfordshire Project Assistant

Salary:  £27,980 (London Fringe weighting)

Position Type: Full time/Fixed term (until December 2028)

Reports to: Scaling Manager

Based at:  Remote, with travel to schools in Hertfordshire

Working Hours:                  5 days a week, 9am-5pm (flexible)

Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during the school holidays

This role requires occasional work outside of core hours (for example, if visiting a school breakfast club). It also requires travel to schools across Hertfordshire, so access to a car would be desirable. Training for delivery of the programme will be provided online and in person, and you will be expected to travel outside of Hertfordshire for some of these sessions.

Background to School Food Matters

At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.

Background to Nourish

Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.

Job purpose

· To support two Project Officers with the delivery of Nourish in 30 schools in Hertfordshire (primary, secondary and SEND settings) over 2 years

Key tasks include

· Recruit schools to take part in Nourish

· Shadow and support project team to deliver in person food audits in schools

· Build relationships and work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, kitchen teams and senior leaders in schools in Hertfordshire to improve the food they offer their students

· Provide practical support to the project team with setting up workshops including paperwork and food shopping

· Provide admin support to the project team

· Tailor Nourish resources for Hertfordshire schools where required

· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the project

· Gather content for our comms team, website and social media platforms

· Keep project team fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times

· You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.

Person Specification

Essential

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Comfortable engaging with variety of audiences (students, school staff and parents), incl. writing and responding to email, conducting telephone, virtual and face to face meetings, and running workshops

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of working in schools

· An interest in food education and children’s health

· Access to a car

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) is the leading membership body for voluntary sector organisations that support disabled people. Representing over 145 organisations across England and Wales, we bring together leaders, experts and partners to influence change, share learning and strengthen the sector. 

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Events and Engagement Manager to lead the delivery of our growing programme of conferences, professional networks, member events, learning opportunities and stakeholder engagement activities. 

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the organisation. You'll be responsible for creating exceptional experiences for members and delegates, coordinating high-profile events, supporting external engagement activity, managing key relationships and identifying new opportunities to increase member participation and value. You'll also use data, feedback and insight to continually improve our offer and help shape future engagement activity. 

We're looking for someone with strong event and project management experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll be equally comfortable managing the detail of event delivery and contributing to wider organisational objectives.

In return, you'll join a small, ambitious and supportive team committed to improving the lives of disabled people by supporting a strong and vibrant voluntary sector.

If you're passionate about bringing people together, creating engaging experiences and making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you. 

One in three students leave school each year without a standard pass (grade 4 or above) in GCSE English and maths, representing over 200,000 16-year-olds every year. This rises to over one in two for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The scale of the challenge at 16 extends into adulthood. An estimated 8.5 million working age adults in England have low literacy and numeracy skills. Lacking gateway qualifications locks people out of many opportunities for education and employment and is associated with adverse outcomes for learning potential, health and well-being. 

Get Further exists to change this. Our charity delivers a series of interventions that help disadvantaged learners in Further Education to secure gateway English and maths qualifications that unlock opportunities. These interventions include our award-winning GCSE Resit Tuition Programme, for those resitting GCSEs, our Functional Skills Tuition Programme, supporting those on or aspiring to undertake apprenticeship programmes, and training and resources to support teachers and leaders of English and maths in Further Education.

Our benefits include: 

• 36 days of holidays per year (including bank holidays) 

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities 

• Flexible hybrid and remote working 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Termly ‘in-person’ team development days at our offices in London 

• The opportunity to work in a progressive and socially conscious, growing organisation where we can have an outsized impact on its success and development. 

About the role

As a Senior Programme Coordinator, you will lead the day-to-day delivery across a portfolio of partner colleges. Acting as the main point of contact for students, tutors and college staff, you will build strong working relationships, maintain a consistent on-site presence and ensure programmes are delivered smoothly, professionally and in line with agreed standards and KPIs. 

You will take ownership of programme performance across your portfolio, with a particular focus on student enrolment, attendance, and session dosage targets. You will oversee programme logistics, monitor delivery quality, and work proactively to maximise student participation and tutor effectiveness. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly and effectively to operational challenges. 

You will also play an important role in maintaining high-quality partnerships with colleges, ensuring stakeholders receive clear communication, accurate reporting and responsive support throughout programme delivery. Alongside this, you will contribute to wider organisational priorities, including safeguarding, tutor development, programme improvement and initiatives that strengthen student outcomes.

As a Senior Programme Coordinator, you will be expected to role model best practice to the wider Programme Coordinator team, working collaboratively to problem solve, and work with your Programme Manager to ensure strategic approaches to meeting KPIs. This is a highly collaborative, delivery-focused role suited to someone who enjoys a challenge, is confident managing relationships.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Programme Coordination and Delivery 

• Manage a portfolio of up to 300 students, maintaining consistent engagement and supporting delivery against enrolment, attendance and session dosage KPIs. 
• Monitor programme performance against KPIs, ensuring accurate record-keeping in Salesforce and timely interventions where targets are at risk. 
• Lead the set-up and launch of programmes across your college portfolio, ensuring timetables, staffing and operational arrangements are confirmed.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence across partner colleges, a minimum of three days per week, focusing on student engagement, tutor quality, and relationship management. 
• Maximise programme capacity by maintaining strong student recruitment and retention across your portfolio, filling available tutoring places promptly and having a waiting list of students where needed. 
• Maintain a strong focus on safeguarding, prioritising the safety and well-being of the young people and adults we work with, at all times. 
• Role model best practice to the wider Programme Coordination team. 

Tutor Performance and Quality Assurance 

• Oversee tutor session delivery across your portfolio, ensuring sessions are delivered to a consistently high standard and in line with programme expectations. 
• Conduct regular check-ins with tutors and Senior Tutors to review tuition quality, provide clear feedback, and address any delivery concerns promptly.
• Carry out session observations and quality assurance activities to support high-quality delivery and continuous tutor development. 
• Ensure tutors are fully prepared for delivery, with access to the resources, information and facilities required to run effective sessions.

College Relationships and Programme Operations 

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with college staff to support effective programme delivery and day-to-day operational coordination. 
• Manage programme logistics across your portfolio, including timetabling, room bookings, and coordination of delivery requirement.
• Maintain regular communication with key college stakeholders, providing clear updates on delivery, attendance and student outcomes. 
• Support accurate and timely data collection, and reporting across your programmes to ensure reliable evaluation and performance tracking. 
• Contribute to partnership retention and future programme planning by supporting contract renewal discussions and identifying opportunities for growth. 

Continuous Improvement and Organisational Contribution  

• Identify and implement improvements to programme operations, student engagement and tutor effectiveness across your portfolio.
• Respond proactively to operational challenges, using sound judgement to resolve issues efficiently and maintain high-quality delivery.
• Contribute to wider organisational priorities, including facilitation of tutor training, student and tutor communications, and initiatives that improve student attendance, engagement and outcomes, as required.
• Take ownership of agreed projects and contribute to the ongoing development of systems, processes and programme quality across the organisation.

Championing Get Further’s Vision and Values 

• Represent Get Further professionally in all interactions with colleges, tutors, internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail across programme data, reporting and operational processes. 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support strategic priorities and the mission to tackle educational inequality.
• Embody Get Further’s values in your work, role modelling this behaviour to the wider Porgramme Coordination team. 

Suitable candidates will be contacted after the closing date. Screening calls will take place on the Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd October. These will take place online.The first-round interviews will be held online onTuesday 6th October & Wednesday 7th October, followed by a second in-person interview Thursday 15th October(London). You will be able to expense your travel for this interview. 

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly individuals from ethnically diverse communities who are currently underrepresented in our sector. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

For full details on responsibilities please see the recruitment pack. 

Full-time, permanent contract
£28,644 per annum

The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.

We activate teenagers’ confidence, optimism and skills to play their part in the world today, through performing and sharing extraordinary music.

We are looking for a Youth Support Co-ordinator to help deliver pastoral care and safeguarding across NYO’s national programme. This role is central to ensuring that young people feel happy, listened to and secure while participating in NYO activities. It blends practical organisation, careful administration and a young person-centred approach to embed NYO’s ethos into every aspect of delivery.

You will coordinate the recruitment, induction and deployment of our freelance Support Team, and provide high-quality administrative and logistical support for all youth-facing activities. You’ll be confident handling conversations with teenagers and their parents/carers, managing sensitive information with discretion, and supporting the smooth running of travel, accommodation and project logistics. You will also assist with casework administration, help deliver care plans with the NYO Nurse and project leads, and ensure accurate records in Salesforce.

This is an excellent early-career opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people’s wellbeing and development through music. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, and be a visible, supportive point of contact for young people and staff on the ground.

At the National Youth Orchestra, you'll work as part of a supportive, friendly, and adventurous staff team. Learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role.

Our offices near Holborn in central London are a hive of activity, a space for collaboration and ideas. Hybrid working is standard for most roles, with a flexible and supportive culture. NYO offers a season ticket loan scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, retail and entertainment discounts, and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

Deadline: 10am on Monday 14 September 2026

This role leads two of the most consequential shifts in our 2026–2028 strategy. First, our move from a narrative-based to an evidence-based organisation: designing our impact measurement framework, leading the rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub (our custom CRM and data platform), and embedding data-driven decision-making across every team. Second, the community around our programmes: the trusted community and education referral partnerships that bring young people to us, and the structured alumni community that keeps them connected, supported and contributing after they complete our programmes.

WHAT YOU OWN

• Impact framework : the organisation's impact measurement framework, metrics and indicators.

• The Impact Hub (CRM) : the platform, its roadmap, adoption and supplier relationship.

• Data governance : data quality standards, validation protocols and UK GDPR compliance.

• Evaluation methodology : how programmes and services are evaluated, including external evaluation partnerships.

• Referral partnerships : the community and education referral partnership model and its members.

• Alumni strategy : the alumni engagement model, tiered support structure and Advisory Council.

• Organisational reporting : impact reporting to the board, funders and the public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Impact Measurement & Evidence ~ Develop and own the organisation's impact measurement framework, defining metrics and indicators that reflect outcomes and effectiveness rather than interest or activity alone.

2. Organisational Insight & Foresight ~ Act as the organisation's insight lead: translate quantitative and qualitative data into organisational insight that shapes strategy, programme design and resource allocation.

3. The Impact Hub ~ Lead the delivery, rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub, including migration from Upshot, in line with the phased plan in the Data & Digital strategy : and own its roadmap as the organisation's insight platform thereafter.

4. Stakeholder Engagement Framework (Governance) ~ Act as guardian of the unified stakeholder engagement framework, defining the standards, data capture requirements and reporting consistency that all teams apply across our five stakeholder groups.

5. Community & Education Partnerships (Referral Pipeline) ~ Design and deliver the structured referral partnership model set out in the Talent & Engagement strategy, piloting quarterly cohorts of university, faith-group and community-organisation partners with clear MOUs, shared objectives and referral tracking through the Impact Hub.

6. Alumni Community & Engagement ~ Design and deliver a structured 12-month alumni engagement calendar with audience-segmented communications, supported by Impact Hub data.

7. Reporting & Funder Evidence ~ Produce evidence-based impact reporting for the board, funders, partners and public communications, supporting grant bids, corporate stewardship and the annual report.

8. Team Leadership ~ Line-manage the Data Administrator, Progression coaches and any future team members, providing guidance, training and performance oversight.

9. Organisational Leadership ~ Contribute to organisational strategy, annual planning and budgeting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Read the full Job Description attached to see the full Key repsonsibilites, Person specification and 12 month success metrics.