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At the NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and we are looking for an experienced Administrator to help bring this belief to life!
Are you an exceptional administrator who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems and ensuring things run smoothly? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting the development of the next generation of teachers?
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Administrator to join our regional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious organisation whose mission is to improve the quality of education for all children through great teaching.
At NIoT, we believe that great work happens when people are curious, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement. As a key member of our regional team, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality programme delivery, building positive relationships and helping colleagues do their best work.
Working closely with the Regional ITE Programme Manager, you will help coordinate and support the planning, delivery and administration of our ITE programmes across the North and West region. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the National Institute of Teaching, helping to create a seamless experience for trainees, mentors, schools and partners.
Candidates must live within commuting distance of our campus in Blackburn. The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days a week on campus, which must include a Thursday. Occasional travel will also be required, as will travel and overnight stays for our annual staff away days.
If you are a proactive administrator who enjoys working as part of a supportive team, values learning and collaboration, and wants to contribute to an organisation making a difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Criteria
- A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
- An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
- Previous administrative experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
- A proactive approach that focuses on solutions.
- Highly proficient in managing and monitoring processes which drive successful reporting.
- A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately.
- A track record of or the potential to coordinate key events or programmes (ideally in the education sector).
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.
- Previous experience in the education sector.
- Experience of using management information systems and/or various online learning environments, particularly Microsoft Teams.
- Previous team coordination/PA experience.
Key Benefits
- Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
- Flexible start and end working times.
- Flexible working opportunities, with significant scope for hybrid working.
- At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
- Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
- A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 26 August 2026.
First interviews: 2 September 2026 (online).
Second interviews: 7 September 2026 (in person).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check are required as a condition of employment.
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We are looking for a full time Receptionist to work at our Day Centre - this is a new and exciting role suiting applicants who are both well organised and enjoy interacting with people.
Who should apply?
This role would be suitable for someone:
- wishing to begin a career in Wandsworth and/or in the Charity sector
- wishing to make a difference to the lives of older people
- who would like meaningful contact with clients
- who wants to become part of a hard-working, caring, compassionate and supportive staff team
Previous administrative and reception experience may be beneficial, but the role will include a comprehensive induction and full training will be provided.
Context
Age UK Wandsworth manages the Gwynneth Morgan Day Centre, delivering flexible support to older people, adults with disabilities, and adults with dementia. Clients come to the Day Centre to participate in stimulating activities of their choice.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with great energy, efficiency and enthusiasm to work closely with our experienced Day Centre Team to manage and further develop “a day centre with a difference” in Wandsworth.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

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Join a small global team where you'll organise and oversee our UK-based coaching and leadership programmes for education and non-profit leaders. From responding to new enquiries, launching programmes and setting up online learning journeys, to building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, you'll need to be hands-on and able to prioritise across multiple workstreams. In return, you'll get genuine variety and ownership of your work, a friendly and supportive team, and opportunities to work with new digital tools and platforms and help us pioneer AI-powered ways of working from the ground up.
About BTS Spark
BTS Spark is the social impact and education practice of BTS, a global professional services firm which specialises in supporting organisations to develop their leaders and build the people capabilities to deliver effectively on their strategies. Our mission at BTS Spark is bring that expertise to help education and non-profit leaders do their best work, building stronger organisations and a better world.
We provide expert 1:1 leadership coaching, powerful group experiences and bespoke team and organisational development programmes, all designed to enable profound and highly impactful learning. To date we have worked primarily with schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts, but we are now actively seeking to grow our work within higher education and the non-profit sector. Whilst most of the work delivered by our UK hub is with UK-based organisations, we also deliver programmes elsewhere in Europe and manage several international programmes.
Our UK core team is small — just our Director and our Programme Manager — supported by wider BTS colleagues, our global BTS Spark team and a network of 30+ UK-based coaches and facilitators.
Job Description
Working closely with our UK Director, but with a significant degree of independence, you'll support almost every part of our UK operations:
- Plan and enable smooth programme delivery — allocating coaches and facilitators, scheduling group sessions, and managing logistics for face-to-face events
- Set up and launch coaching and leadership programmes on our digital platforms, and use Claude and other AI tools to speed up routine tasks like data entry, reporting and client updates
- Act as a trusted first point of contact for clients, managing relationships, delivering briefings and platform demos, and preparing data-led impact reports
- Handle new enquiries, follow through with quotations and information, and support business development and proposal writing with the Director
- Help grow our profile — co-ordinating social media content (particularly LinkedIn), updating our website, building landing pages, and supporting our alumni and marketing campaigns
- Forecast income, keep our financial systems up to date, and manage letters of engagement, purchase orders and invoicing requests.
- Provide occasional live support for virtual workshops, and executive assistant support to the Director
The balance of your week will shift through the year, with programme launches taking priority at times and more space for development work during school holidays. A key priority is to make full use of our AI capability (especially Claude) to speed up our processes and free up more time for the relationship-building and engagement work that matters most. This is something we’ll support you to build into your working practice from day one.
We're looking for candidates with the following attributes:
Essential:
- A strong, sustained track record in programme planning and project/operations management
- Confidence managing relationships with senior education and non-profit leaders, with excellent, professional customer service skills
- Excellent written communication and proof-reading skills, with sharp attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise across multiple workstreams
- A proactive, can-do attitude and comfort working independently
- Strong financial literacy and experience with CRM/database systems (e.g. Salesforce, Hubspot)
- Enthusiasm for digital tools and AI assistants, and intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Flexibility for occasional calls outside business hours with North America and Australia-based colleagues
Desirable:
- Experience working in or closely with the education sector
- University graduate-level education
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas–New Year office closure
- 5% matched pension and life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Free access to a wellness coach and healthcare app (video GP appointments, mental health and nutritional consultations)
- Cycle to work scheme
See attached job description for further details.
Application Process
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (max. 2 sides) showing how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience above. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
We review applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you can. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 1st September.
Initial interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on a rolling basis until 4th September.
Final interviews will be held in London at the BTS Offices on 10th and 11th September.
Note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Our mission is to help education, public sector and non-profit leaders do their best work, building stronger organisations and a better world.
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We're looking for a People & Wellbeing Executive to be responsible for delivering efficient administrative support and knowledge that facilitates the smooth running of the People department for all other team members. This role is central to maintaining a cohesive and positive working environment, and will be the first point of call for all People related matters, offering expertise on basic HR matters.
The People & Wellbeing Executive will lead on organisational recruitment, selection, and onboarding, ensuring that peoples’ first experience of MHFA England is a positive one. They will also help to ensure that the wellbeing, health, and safety of all colleagues is prioritised and that we are compliant in this area.
Equity will be embedded in all aspects of the work of the People team to foster an inclusive environment for everyone in the MHFA England community.
This is a hybrid role with regular travel to Central London, where you’ll collaborate with colleagues to support our mission.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 26 and 27 August. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 24 August to confirm arrangements. If you require any reasonable adjustments or are unable to attend on these dates, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the role.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any adjustments, whether that's receiving documents in alternative formats (such as large print, Braille, or audio), applying via a different method, or needing support during interviews, please let us know. We’re happy to accommodate individual needs to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to apply and succeed. If you’d like to discuss accessibility or request adjustments, please contact us via Charity Job or the MHFA England website.
About MHFA England
MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to create a nation where everyone's mental health matters by creating mentally healthy workplaces where people, communities, and businesses thrive.
Looking after you
Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say, we are friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 26 and 27 August. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 24 August. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have difficulties attending on these dates, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please note that we will only accept applications that include a CV and appropriate cover letter.
Our vision is to create a nation where everyone's mental health matters.
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Help us deliver outstanding care behind the scenes
At Prospect Hospice, every role makes a difference.
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and highly professional administrator to join Prospect Hospice, supporting the governance, quality improvement and patient safety work that underpins exceptional hospice care.
If you enjoy bringing order to complexity, keeping projects on track and making a real difference behind the scenes, this is an opportunity to use your skills where they matter most.
Hours: 15 hours per week (across 3 or 4 days Monday-Friday)
About the role
Working closely with our Quality Improvement Lead and the wider patient services leadership team, you’ll help coordinate the governance, quality improvement and patient safety activities that support outstanding hospice care.
No two days are the same. One day you could be preparing papers for a clinical governance meeting, the next supporting quality improvement projects, collating audits results and helping produce reports that influence how we continue to improve patient care.
You’ll provide administrative support for a range of important workstreams including:
- Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Medicines Management
- Audit and quality reporting
- CQC improvement planning
- Policy management and document control
Your work will help ensure our governance processes run smoothly and that our clinical teams have the information and support they need to deliver the very best care.
About you
You’ll be an experienced administrator who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys working with detail, coordinating multiple priorities and supporting senior colleagues to deliver high-quality work.
You’ll have:
- Experience supporting senior managers or leadership teams
- Excellent organisational skills and outstanding attention to detail
- Experience preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes and tracking actions
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
- The confidence to work independently while building positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Experience within healthcare, governance, quality improvement or the charity sector would be an advantage but isn’t essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to develop specialist knowledge in clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety within a healthcare environment.
Why join Prospect Hospice?
You’ll become part of a compassionate organisation where every role contributes to improving the lives of patients and families facing life-limiting illness. As well as meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length service)
- NHS Pension (for existing members) or generous contributory pension
- Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, discounts including Blue Light Card
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
- Free parking on-site
Interviews will take place on 8th September 2026
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to eliminating discrimination in our workplace and the communities we serve.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, employment offers are subject to checks, which may include DBS, references, online and social media checks, and qualification verification. We expect all staff to share this commitment and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We review applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support the teachers of tomorrow. Join our Registry Services team and help deliver an outstanding trainee experience.
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
Our programmes are designed by teachers and leaders who understand the joys and pressures of school life. We work in collaboration with schools across the country, ensuring that findings from our research benefits all schools, teachers and leaders.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registry Administrator to join the National Institute of Teaching within our Registry Services team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your Registry knowledge and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.
This role plays a crucial part in our student administration service, ensuring an exceptional and efficient service for all students and wider institutional stakeholders. Key areas of responsibility for the role include the administration of student assessment and award progressions, awarding documentation, as well as assisting with enrolment activity, ensuring a seamless student journey for all trainees.
We are looking for a candidate with a strong track record of providing administrative support, ideally in an education setting, who can follow and track different administrative processes. Excellent organisational skills are essential as is being proactive and self-motivated, with a positive approach to work.
The role is based at any of our campus locations, so you should be within commutable distance. The role is predominantly hybrid with the need to be on site at least once a fortnight. The role will, on occasion, be required to travel to other sites across the country and travel expenses will be paid.
Essential Criteria:
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A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
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An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
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Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
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A pro-active approach that focuses on solutions.
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Highly proficient in administering and proactively monitoring processes which drive successful reporting.
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A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately.
Desirable Criteria:
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Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.
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Previous experience in the education sector.
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Experience of using student record systems, management information systems and/or online learning environments.
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Experience of higher education assessment processes including marks entry, assessment boards and results and awards processing.
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Experience of using Turnitin.
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Experience of Student Finance rules and regulations.
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Experience of administering all aspects of student records for those on Higher Education programmes.
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Previous expertise of supporting training in the education sector, especially within ITE.
Key benefits:
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Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
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Flexible start and end working times.
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Flexible working opportunities, including significant scope for hybrid working.
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At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
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Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
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A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
The National Institute of Teaching is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time, and flexible working schedules.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
Location: Within commuting distance of one of our campuses in Birmingham, Blackburn, Bradford, Bristol, Doncaster, Beckenham or Redcar.
How to apply
For more information and to apply online, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 4.00pm on 19 August 2026.
Interview date: 3 September 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
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Finance Administrator
As Finance Administrator, you will provide reliable and accurate transactional and administrative finance support.
This is a part-time role based in Cambridge but school hours and term time working would also be considered.
We’re on a mission to support our client, voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world, and a global leader in healthcare innovation. From new cancer care to a world-class children’s hospital, your work will help transform the future of patient care.
Position: Finance Administrator (2 posts available in Income or Expenditure)
Location: Cambridge, Biomedical Campus onsite
Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum, pro rata (dependant on skills and experience)
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week 4/5 day office based. School Hours and Term Time only will be considered
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the Role
Two opportunities are available within the Finance team: Finance Administrator Income, responsible for processing and monitoring income transactions, and Finance Administrator Expenditure, focused on expenditure processing. Both roles provide essential finance administration support, work closely together and provide cover for one another.
About You
We are looking for someone who has relevant experience in a financial support role along with:
- Strong attention to detail, able to spot when numbers or documents look unusual
- Organised and skilled at managing day to day tasks proactively
- Clear and polite communication with customers and colleagues
- Ability to work independently but comfortable asking questions and highlighting issues early
- Knowledge and experience of working with confidential information and data protection rules
We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, every new team member brings a unique perspective, helping us enrich and diversify our charity.
In Return
This is an amazing place to work!
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
- Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
- On-site Leisure Centre
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Other roles you may have experience in include Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Finance Admin, Finance Support.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
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Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We provide excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Job description
We are looking for an Advice and Wellbeing Administrator to provide high quality administrative support to the Advice & Wellbeing team. This role will play a key part in the day-to-day operation of the Students' Union UCL Advice Service, including administering enquiry and appointment management processes, supporting the administration of our financial support funds, maintaining electronic case records and supervising student staff.
The role may also provide support to our expanding prevention and intervention programmes such as our Active Bystander Programme, including overseeing the enquiries, scheduling, and workshop administration.
The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 20/80 basis (80% working from the office). We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.
Key Requirements
Are you able to communicate effectively with students experiencing distress or complex circumstances? Are you able to work independently within agreed procedures, escalating where needed? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will be experienced in managing high-volume enquiries and administrative processes in a student or customer-facing environment. They will administer shared inboxes and appointment processes, handle personal information sensitively and in accordance with confidentiality and data protection requirements, and support students in a friendly, professional and efficient manner. The successful candidate will prioritise competing demands effectively, contribute to service improvement through accurate record keeping and reporting, and work collaboratively with colleagues and student staff to deliver an outstanding Advice Service and wellbeing projects for UCL students
For full details on this role, please view the job pack attached below.
Please note - we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications from suitably qualified candidates. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.
Please note, the deadline to submit applications has been brought forward to 23:59 on 12 August.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


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Office & Administration Assistant – Key Responsibilities
Office management and administration
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Maintain a welcoming, safe and efficient office environment that enables staff, volunteers and visitors to work effectively, in line with the ‘Groundswellian Way’, our coproduced principles for a safe, positive work culture.
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Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including , refreshments, office supplies, IT equipment, room bookings and reception duties.
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Coordinate incoming and outgoing post, telephone calls and enquiries through the central inbox, ensuring messages and requests are directed promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
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Build positive working relationships with Workspace, office contractors and suppliers, including cleaners, maintenance providers and other building services.
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Support Groundswell's commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting recycling, reducing waste and encouraging environmentally responsible office practices.
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Ensure office administration is appropriately covered during periods of annual leave and support the wider administration team to provide consistent organisational support.
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Recruit, support, supervise and train office volunteers where appropriate.
Facilities, health and safety
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Act as the day-to-day office lead for health and safety administration, supporting compliance with Groundswell's Health & Safety Policy.
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Ensure all staff and volunteers receive relevant health and safety information during induction, including access to the health & Safety training video, awareness of fire procedures, emergency evacuation routes and workplace safety responsibilities.
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Coordinate annual fire risk assessments, workplace risk assessments and PAT testing, ensuring appropriate records are maintained and actions completed.
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Support the development and maintenance of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) where required.
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Liaise with Workspace to ensure landlord responsibilities relating to health and safety are fulfilled, including fire safety systems, signage and equipment maintenance.
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Maintain records of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring statutory reporting requirements are met where appropriate.
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Coordinate the maintenance and servicing of Groundswell's office equipment, facilities and assets, ensuring they remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.
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Work closely with the Director of Finance & Fundraising and our external systems and finance support on matters around onsite assets and finances.
IT and Systems
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Oversee the day-to-day management of organisational assets, ensuring equipment is maintained, used appropriately and complies with organisational policies and cyber security requirements.
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Complete IT trouble shooting on behalf of staff and volunteers, with external support.
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Order IT equipment as needed with external support.
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Complete basic set – up tasks on staff and volunteer devices with external support.
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Support staff and volunteers to upskill and improve their technological skills through the digital inclusion group.
Organisational administration
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Provide administrative support for organisational meetings, events and activities, including venue bookings, catering, logistics and preparation of materials.
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Support the Chief Executive in implementing GDPR and data management processes, ensuring good administrative practice and compliance across the organisation.
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Provide governance administration, including scheduling Board and Committee meetings, preparing meeting logistics, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs.
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Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, including diary coordination, meeting arrangements and room bookings.
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Support the recruitment and induction of Trustees as required by the Nominations Working Group.
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Support the People Manager with the onboarding and off-boarding of staff.
General
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Maintain accurate administrative systems, records and filing, ensuring information is organised, confidential and GDPR compliant.
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Identify opportunities to improve office systems, administrative processes and ways of working to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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Work with the People Manager and Director of Fundraising & Finance to ensure policies and processes are accessible, in plain English and simple to follow; using step by step guides and images where appropriate.
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Build positive relationships across the organisation, providing responsive, friendly and professional support to colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the role.
Groundswell responsibilities and the Groundswellian Way
Act in line with our Code of Conduct and the Groundswellian Way in all interactions with colleagues, volunteers, partners and visitors.
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create a safe, friendly and respectful working environment
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encourage transparent communication so everyone knows what is expected of themselves and the organisation
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ensure everyone feels valued and celebrates individual strengths
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promote diversity, equity and fairness in everything we do
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encourage collaboration and working together.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience working in a busy office or administrative role.
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
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Ability to follow instructions and coordinate with consultants to complete IT set up and troubleshooting.
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Experience coordinating meetings and maintaining administrative systems.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
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Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
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Commitment to Groundswell's values and trauma-informed ways of working.
Desirable
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Experience supporting charity governance or trustee meetings.
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Experience coordinating health and safety administration.
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Experience supervising volunteers.
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Knowledge of facilities management.
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Lived experience of homelessness or social exclusion.
Why join Groundswell?
Key Benefits
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
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5% employer pension
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Flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements
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Reflective practice or Clinical Supervision with a trained therapist for all team members
Culture
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Support - Regular guidance, support and the opportunity to reflect on your work through regular one to ones with your Line Manager
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Teamwork - Regular opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider Groundswell team
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Strategic input - Opportunities to input into Groundswell’s strategic direction
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Voice – The ability to input into working practices that impact you, and to know where to turn if any problems arise.
Application and Interview Process
Please let us know if you would like to request any accommodations or adjustments throughout the application and interview process. We will be very happy to support these wherever possible to give all applicants the best opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
We encourage our candidates to draw from their personal and professional experiences, skills, knowledge and passion for our work in their applications, as we believe this will be the best representation of why you are the right fit for the role. While we acknowledge that Generative AI can be a useful tool when used selectively, we do not believe it can replace the authenticity that each individual can bring to their application. Therefore, we ask you to consider carefully any use of Generative AI throughout the application process.
Application
To apply please follow this link:
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter stating:
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How you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification above
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Why you are interested in doing this job at Groundswell.
You can find a guide to writing your cover letter here, which includes some tips and general guidance.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 17th August.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in person on either Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September.
We are a small charity with limited resources and are unable to give individualised feedback on unsuccessful applications before the interview stage.
Pre-employment checks
The job offer for the successful candidate will be subject to a reference check.
Many thanks for taking the time to look into this role – it is an exciting opportunity, and we hope you will consider applying.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
We are looking for a highly organised executive support professional who can manage complex administration, coordinate senior stakeholders, handle confidential information and ensure the smooth running of the CEO Office.
The CEO Office sits at the heart of Marie Curie, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman. Working closely with senior leaders, trustees and key stakeholders, the team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's leadership activity and helping the Executive team focus on delivering Marie Curie’s strategic priorities.
As CEO Office Coordinator (Project Coordinator), you'll be a trusted partner within the CEO Office, helping to keep our Executive team organised, connected and operating effectively. From managing complex schedules and coordinating high-profile meetings to supporting leadership programmes and handling sensitive information with discretion, your work will have a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation's most senior leaders.
Your Impact:
- Provide high-quality administrative and executive support to the Head of CEO Office, CEO, COO and Chairman.
- Manage complex diaries, meeting schedules and executive priorities, proactively resolving conflicts and coordinating commitments.
- Organise meetings, events, travel and accommodation arrangements for senior leaders and leadership teams.
- Prepare and coordinate correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes and other business documents.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a professional and confidential point of contact.
- Support Executive Leadership Team and Board activities, including logistics and meeting coordination.
- Maintain effective filing and information management systems, ensuring records are accurate, organised and accessible.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support leadership initiatives, engagement activities and cross-functional meetings.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in an administrative, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar coordination role within a busy, complex and highly regulated environment.
- Proven experience managing diaries, meetings and priorities for senior stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, competing deadlines and changing priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgement.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- A collaborative, customer-focused approach and a commitment to providing outstanding support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Please see the full job description (attached).
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 23 August 2026. We encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner after receiving a sufficient number of applications.
Salary: £29,000 (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35h per week)
Location:Hybrid. You will work from home and from our Embassy Gardens office in London (3 days a week)
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
- 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
Marie Curie provides a better end of life for more people, whatever the illness.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Oriau: Rhan amser: 15awr yr wythnos dros gyfnod o 4 i 5 o ddiwrnodau | Cyfnod penodol: Blwyddyn o’r dyddiad penodi
Gradd B: £25,178 – £27,241 (pro-rata)
Dyddiad cau ar gyfer gwneud cais: hanner nos ddydd Sul 23 Awst
Rydym yn chwilio am Gynorthwyydd Gweinyddol brwdfrydig ac effeithlon i ymuno â’n sefydliad croesawgar sy’n prysur dyfu. Dyma gyfle cyffrous i gefnogi’r gwaith o gyflwyno ystod eang o weithgareddau ar draws sefyllfa academaidd, gyhoeddus a gwleidyddol Cymru. Mae’r swydd hefyd yn cynnwys cefnogi cyfarfodydd, gwaith cyfathrebu, a meysydd eraill yn CDdC wrth iddynt ddatblygu. O’r herwydd, mae’n cynnig profiad cyflawn, gwerth chweil, naill ai i weithiwr gweinyddol profiadol neu i rywun sydd awydd datblygu ei yrfa.
Mae hon yn swydd hyblyg, ran amser am gyfnod penodol o flwyddyn i ddechrau a bydd yn rhoi cymorth hanfodol i’n tîm bach a chyfeillgar i’n galluogi i gyflawni ein strategaeth pum mlynedd uchelgeisiol er budd Cymru. Rydym yn chwilio am rywun hyblyg, cefnogol a threfnus. Ar gyfer rôl lefel Cynorthwyydd, nid ydym yn disgwyl i chi fod â phrofiad sylweddol o waith blaenorol, ond rydym yn chwilio am rywun sy’n gallu ysgogi ei hun, sydd ag awydd i ddysgu, ac mae agwedd ragweithiol wrth gynorthwyo pobl eraill a dod o hyd i ddatrysiadau yn hanfodol.
Mae CDdC yn sefydliad dwyieithog sy’n cefnogi’r rhai sy’n siarad Cymraeg yn rheolaidd, yn ogystal â phobl sy’n dysgu’r Gymraeg ar hyn o bryd, waeth pa lefel. Nid yw bod yn rhugl yn y Gymraeg yn ofynnol ar gyfer y swydd hon, ond mae’r gallu i gyfathrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol, a’r parodrwydd i ddysgu yn hanfodol.
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Hours: 15hrs per week to be worked over 4-5 days | Fixed term: 1 year from appointment
Salary: Grade B: £25,178 – £27,241 (pro-rata)
Application deadline: midnight on Sunday 23 August
We are seeking a motivated and efficient Administrative Assistant to join our growing and welcoming organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a wide range of activity across Wales’ political, public and academic life. The role also includes support for meetings, communications, and other areas within LSW as they develop. As such, it offers a great all-round experience, whether for an experienced administrator or someone looking to develop their career.
This flexible, part-time role is fixed term for one year in the first instance and will provide essential support to our small and friendly team – enabling us to deliver our ambitious five-year strategy to benefit Wales.We are looking for someone who is adaptable, supportive and organised. For an Assistant-level role we do not expect you to have substantial previous work experience, but we are looking for a self-starter with a keenness to learn, and a proactive attitude to assisting others and finding solutions is essential.
LSW is a bilingual organisation that supports active Welsh speakers and learners at all levels. Fluency in Welsh is not a requirement of this post, but the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable, and a willingness to learn is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a 2-year funded post with specific responsibility to improve and increase our support to those over 65 who are experiencing financial hardship
In the brand-new role of team leader, you will take on the responsibility ofproviding structured line management to our existing advice service. Supporting our four skilled and experienced part-time advice workers, while also expanding the service.
You will coordinate and deliver advice and information to new and existing groups including our own Older People’s Lunch Clubs.
Establish new satellite provision, delivering finance workshops, and drop-in services, and providing additional delivery capacity.
Ensure our Advice and Information team keep up to date with changes to legislation and support mechanisms so that they are empowered to support people in a holistic way. This will include signposting service users to the most appropriate support both internally, to other parts of our service, and to other external support.
You will lead on our efforts to gain the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) to ensure our service is of the highest professional standard.
You will represent ICCM on relevant panels and network groups across Greater Manchester. This ensures our service is connected to the wider support landscape and integrated with city and region-wide initiatives.
You will be expected to take on a limited caseload of one-to-one appointments providing advice and information to people.
Between drop-in, group sessions and one-to-one case load it is expected that you will work based on approximately 2 days per week being direct delivery. This is once the role has been fully established.
The Team Leader will focus on:
· Increasing organisational capacity, extending our reach and reducing waiting times.
· Coordinating and developing the team, ensuring the service continues to respond to changes in the welfare system, and that updates are communicated effectively across the team and to the people we support.
· Developing the AQS framework to improve and ensure the quality of work.
· Increase capacity to develop links with other stakeholders and VCFSE, building on existing connections and forging new links with other agencies and referral pathways.
· Ensuring our casework, feedback and monitoring (including our CRM system) is accurate and up to date, so we can best show the impact of our work.
· Supporting our Irish Traveller work to ensure all residents can access our services.
· Contribute to the delivery of culturally specific training to professionals within health and social care across Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
· Day-to-day supervision and coordination of the Advice and Information Team, under the direction of the Advice and Advocacy Manager
· Provide regular individual supervision to each team member
· Develop culturally specific approaches to supporting older people across Manchester who are experiencing financial hardship. Including extending our reach to new people/areas and ensuring information is available, accessible, and in an appropriate format.
· Lead on attaining the Advice Quality Mark.
· Develop our service knowledge to take account of changes to the benefit system, council tax and energy prices.
· Provide oversight of the referral and booking system and the Case Management System to ensure all client activity is recorded. Working with the Administrator and other staff to ensure the smooth delivery of services.
· Review and enhance the outcomes monitoring system for the service. Ensuring good data collection and reporting internally and for funders.
· Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and make referrals where necessary in line with ICCM’s policies and procedures.
· Manage a restricted caseload
· Maintain accurate and timely case records and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
Organisational Responsibilities
- To ensure you fully embrace ICCM’s values in all your work.
- To promote the work of ICCM.
- To work as an accountable member of the staff team, working within the charity’s policies and procedures e.g. Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Data Protection, Health and Safety.
- To attend, chair and participate in team meetings.
- To participate and engage in supervision and appraisal provided by the manager.
- To attend external panels, groups, conferences, etc. locally, regionally and nationally as directed by line manager.
It is the nature of the work at ICCM that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way, when the occasion arises, when tasks not specifically covered in their job have to be undertaken.
The role
We are looking for a Sheltered Housing Team Leader to join us at our beautiful 13-acre retirement community (Bencurtis Park) to lead our team of Wardens in delivering consistently high-quality, resident-centred services. This is an essential role to help ensure that Bencurtis Park remains a welcoming, inclusive, positive and safe place where older people can continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as they wish and are able to.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to the Warden Team.
- Managing the Warden rota to ensure appropriate staffing cover.
- Coordinating daily resident contact, welfare checks and follow-up support.
- Supporting residents to live independently, including through support planning, risk assessments and liaison with health, care and community services.
- Taking a proactive role in safeguarding and family liaison.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues on housing management matters.
- Ensuring health and safety processes, checks and record keeping are carried out effectively and maintaining accurate records.
For more information about Glebe Housing Association please visit our website.
The person
We are looking for someone who has experience of leading, motivating and supporting staff to deliver high standards of service. You will bring experience from sheltered housing, independent living, care, accommodation-based services or a similar environment, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding, resident support and person-centred working.
You will be empathetic, calm under pressure and able to communicate effectively with older people, relatives, colleagues and external agencies. Strong organisational skills, good judgement, confidentiality and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You should also be confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn and make effective use of housing and workplace systems.
A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.
How to Apply
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification.
Please send your CV, Supporting Statement and Diversity Monitoring Form. In your supporting statement you should outline your interest in working for Glebe Housing Association and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Deadline for applications: midday Monday 24th August 2026
Interviews: w/c 31st August 2026
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Grants Officer to support the delivery of our grant-making programme and help empower young people facing deep-rooted inequality to create lasting change. Working across the full grants cycle, you will coordinate key administrative processes, maintain accurate records, analyse and report on grants data, and support the planning and delivery of events.
The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring efficient systems and high-quality support for applicants, grant recipients, and colleagues.
As a Grants Officer, you will:
- Coordinate the administration of grants and events across the grants programme.
- Maintain and improve grant management systems and processes.
- Provide timely support and guidance to applicants and respond to enquiries.
- Ensure accurate grant records and documentation for compliance, audit, and impact reporting.
- Collect, monitor, analyse, and report on grant-making data.
- Support consistent use of Salesforce across the team.
- Assist with event logistics, travel bookings, invoice processing, and general team administration.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and administrative skills who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and contributing to meaningful social impact.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by midnight, 16 August 2026.
• Why do you want to work at Blagrave?
• What makes you suitable for this role?
• Tell us about a time when you improved an admin system or process.
Your cover letter should be no longer than 2 pages. In addition to answering the questions above, please include any other information you would like us to consider. Full details included in the job description.
Empowering young people who face deep-rooted inequality to lead lasting change, by investing in their leadership, their communities, and their spaces.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Islington Mind is recruiting a Team Leader for our Mental Health Recovery Pathway service, a trauma-informed mental health provision based across three sites in Islington and responding to the mental health needs of residents through a range of therapeutic interventions and community engagement.
You will be responsible for the running of the Isledon Road day centre, leading and supervising a team of staff and volunteers and managing the mental health open-access drop-in provisions, including:
- risk, health and safety and safeguarding management;
- overseeing the running of a programme of therapeutic activities;
- engaging and collaborating with partner service providers in the borough.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
