Assistant administrator jobs

We are looking for a person with a personal commitment to the mission of the Trust and capacity to undertake the administrative duties for the Rights and Justice programme. They will bring experience of working in/with voluntary organisations and knowledge of issues relevant to JRCT’s Rights and Justice programme, in particular racial justice and migrant justice.

We seek a thoughtful, strongly motivated, accountable, energetic, and congenial individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. The work is highly detail-oriented and requires the ability to use initiative and anticipate outcomes, multi-task and work flexibly.

Are you passionate about inspiring people to support a great cause?
As a Public Fundraising Assistant, you’ll help deliver engaging face-to-face and telephone fundraising campaigns to grow Dogs Trust’s supporter base. Working in our Public Fundraising team, you’ll play a key role in helping us care for thousands of dogs across the UK.

What does this role do?
As a Public Fundraising Assistant, you will: 

• respond to public enquiries, complaints, and donation updates related to face-to-face fundraising, ensuring all communications reflect the Dogs Trust brand, tone, and procedures.
• liaise with fundraising agencies to monitor campaign performance, resolve incidents or complaints, and ensure all campaign requirements are met.
• support quality assurance by reviewing mystery shop reports, visiting fundraising sites or agencies, and providing feedback to improve performance.
• assist with administrative and campaign support tasks, including managing fundraising materials, handling database queries, and helping with copy and proofing when required.

This role is being offered as a fixed term, family leave cover contract until December 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 22nd May 2026, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you'll need exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically with a wide range of people. Confident on the phone and in writing, you’ll handle enquiries with professionalism and empathy. Proactive, team-focused, and committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust, you’ll help ensure our fundraising runs smoothly and effectively.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is leading an ambitious review of opportunities to reform cancer multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) – a key commitment in the National Cancer Plan. We’re now looking for a Project Administrator to help drive this important work forward.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-profile project set to have a long-lasting impact on cancer services, improving how teams collaborate to deliver better outcomes for patients.

You’ll play a central role in keeping the project running smoothly, acting as a key point of contact for senior clinicians, policymakers and partners including Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS stakeholders. If you’re organised, proactive and keen to contribute to meaningful change in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Act as the first point of contact for project enquiries, managing correspondence and ensuring timely, professional responses. 
• Coordinate and support meetings and events, including scheduling, logistics, and preparing materials.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and track actions to ensure delivery against deadlines.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to monitor progress, maintain activity logs, and support reporting.
• Help organise stakeholder engagement activities and events, including preparing resources and gathering feedback.
• Maintain clear and compliant records and documentation, supporting effective project delivery.

What you’ll need

• Experience in a busy administrative or project support role, using tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities .
• Experience coordinating meetings, taking minutes, and tracking actions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders professionally.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to delivering a high-quality responsive service.

Why join us?
At the RCR, you’ll be part of a passionate team shaping the future of cancer care. This role offers the chance to work on a nationally significant programme, build your project skills, and make a tangible difference to patient outcomes.

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
• Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
• Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
• Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service 
• Excellent pension scheme
• Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
• Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service recognition awards

About Us

The Luton and Leighton Area Quaker Meeting is a regional charity supporting nine local congregations across West Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire. We hold weekly silent worship and provide a welcoming and reflective community in Quaker practice.

Rooted in the Quaker Christian tradition, we are an inclusive faith community that welcomes a wide range of spiritual perspectives, including members who identify as agnostic, humanist, or non-theist. Our work is guided by values of equality, peace, integrity, and compassion, with a strong commitment to supporting both people and the wider community.

Job Purpose

To deliver high quality administrative support as required by the AM clerking team and clerk of LLAM Trustees for 9 vibrant meetings

Responsible to: Line Manager acting on behalf of the AM clerking Team and clerk of LLAM Trustees

Location: Home based or at various locations within the organisation

Hours: 15 hours per week 5 working days of 3 hours per day which may involve working at the weekend roughly 6 times a year. Alternative arrangements may be possible

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Minutes

• Formatting typing & distribution of minutes
• Keeping, indexing and archiving of Area Meeting minutes
• The proper storing and archiving of Minutes both paper and electronic

Membership

• Correspondence relating to Membership matters with area meeting, local meetings, Britain Yearly Meeting
• Keeping and updating of Membership records
• Issuing and receiving Membership Certificates 
• Compiling and submitting the annual Tabular Statement

Training Events including Meetings for Learning and Summer Gathering

• Printing & sourcing and distribution of any training materials
• Preparing attendance lists for trainers and reception
• Being available on the day to support the smooth running of the event

Area Meetings

• To support the distribution of papers  needed for area meetings.
• To help build and maintain good relationships / communications with all stakeholders in the AM
• Arrange and operate zoom meetings

General admin

• Answering the emails, corresponding and forwarding accordingly or taking appropriate action
• To photocopy, scan and distribute documents paper and electronic as appropriate.
• To sort and distribute internal and external documentation.
• To, ensuring Health & Safety requirements are adhered to at all times.
• To maintain a high standard of data quality 
• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• To be aware of safeguarding requirements

Personal Development

• Taking a shared responsibility for own development needs within this role.
• Setting personal development objectives annually with line manager.
• To attend mandatory training courses as indicated within AM policies and procedures and maintain personal records of training attended.

Health, Safety and Security

• Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues and others.
• To provide support to colleagues during sickness, annual leave and other absence as required. 

This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post and as such is not intended to be exhaustive. The job description will be reviewed annually together with the employee and amended in light of changing needs of the organisation

Age UK Wandsworth is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We offer a variety of services with the goal of helping older people to age well in Wandsworth.

Our charity is growing and we are now seeking a calm, professional and organised Finance Assistant for our Head Office to help our small team become even more efficient in serving older residents in the borough. 

We have a new exciting and challenging opportunity for an Administrator (internally known as a Service Delivery Assistant) for the Thames Valley Adult Service, covering Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. You will work remotely from home, 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered).

To fulfill the requirements of this role, you must reside within the Thames Valley area.

Do you want to be part of a fast paced, unique service providing the highest quality support to those impacted by crime?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

We believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible Working Options - including hybrid working where applicable
• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
• Birthday Leave - an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Pension Plan - 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced Allowances - enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
• Exclusive Discounts - high street, holidays, gyms, entertainment, and more
• Financial Wellbeing Support - access to salary deducted finance and guidance
• Wellbeing Resources - employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• EDI Networks - opportunities to engage in colleague groups promoting equity and inclusion
• Sustainable Travel Schemes - Cycle to Work and season ticket loans
• Career Development - comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities

About the role

You will be primarily providing administrative support to a team across a range of functions within the Thames Valley, managing Excel spreadsheets and internal databases; managing calls to and from a range of people who have been impacted by crime. You will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisational skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.

We support staff and volunteers to keep them safe within their role and you will be given all the training you need to be able to manage your role effectively. This role can at times be emotionally challenging and you may be exposed to demanding situations that requires resilience. As with all staff within the HS, you will be expected to engage with clinical supervision and supervision with you line manager.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help keep our centres running smoothly and safely for the animals in our care. You will an important role in maintaining our facilities, supporting our team, and ensuring a clean, secure, and welcoming environment for both animals and employees.

Your role will involve supporting the 3 Battersea sites with general maintenance tasks to allow the site to meet its operational needs.

If you’re practical, proactive, and want your work to have a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym membership and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 8th May 2026
Interview Date(s): One stage in person interview. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

Salary: £30,912 (with pay increases every two years)
Hours: 37.5 per week (Hybrid working)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Cheadle, Stockport office + home working + occasional travel across Greater Manchester

As one of the UK's best employers, we’re looking for a creative and technically skilled Production Assistant to join our in-house Communications team.

If you’re confident using Adobe Premiere Pro and Creative Cloud, love capturing authentic moments, and want your work to help share powerful stories across communities—we’d love to hear from you.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be out in services, at events, and working with staff, volunteers, and the people we support—turning real experiences into engaging video, photography, and digital content that brings our work to life.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll play a key role in producing and editing content that showcases the heart of our organisation, including:

• Capturing video, audio, and photography across services and events.
• Interviewing people and helping them share their stories authentically.
• Editing high-quality content using Adobe Premiere Pro and Creative Cloud.
• Creating social media-ready content, graphics, and simple motion animations.
• Supporting the production process from planning through to final edit.
• Maintaining and managing production equipment.
• Attending events such as festivals, awards ceremonies, school activities, exhibitions, and more.
• Supporting social media activity, including scheduling and engagement.
• Keeping files and content libraries organised and accessible.

What we're looking for:

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to shoot and edit video and audio content confidently.
• Experience creating digital content for social media or online platforms.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with a range of people.
• Experience using Canva, CapCut or similar tools.

Desirable

• Experience in a communications or content team.
• Experience working in the charity sector or in roles involving engagement with diverse communities.
• Relevant media/production qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

 Why join us?

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
• Inclusive networks: Disability & Neurodiversity, Race Equality, Proud Together (LGBTQ+), Together for Men, Women Together.

This is a hybrid role, with at least one day a week in our Cheadle (Stockport) office, plus time spent across services and events across Greater Manchester. Some weeks may be busier depending on filming schedules and events.

Due to the locations and scheduling of events, the ability to travel independently between sites is preferred.

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 1 June 2026.

We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Currently, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff. 

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can do to support you.

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including a DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

Assistant Warden Job Requirements:

Company description
 

William Temple House is owned and run by International Students Club (Church of England) Ltd., a registered charity and non-profit Anglo-Catholic organisation that was established in 1965. Our mission is to provide affordable accommodation for and a place where up to 50 international students from differing backgrounds can share life together in an environment that gives the best chance of success with their studies.
 

Job description

We are looking for someone with a compassionate outlook who enjoys working with young people (students between 18 and 30), can maintain a positive mindset in unpredictable situations and handle responsibility. This is a people-centred workplace and all work we do is geared towards our mission and to look after the welfare of the students living here. It is essential that anyone applying for this role is aligned with our mission and as passionate as we are about it.

You will be working as part of a small team, sharing office space and in close collaboration with colleagues and students. This is a diverse role where you will meet interesting people from around the world. The day-to-day job can be challenging, but we provide full training and the chance of learning many new skills. Reporting to the Warden / Deputy Warden and working alongside another Assistant Warden you will assist with the general office admin duties and various tasks around the house (including some basic maintenance and repairs) for which we will provide adequate training – however, a positive attitude is essential. You will also need to be comfortable with taking personal responsibility to ensure delegated tasks are completed successfully, effectively and, where necessary, using your own initiative.

Whilst your role and daily tasks may vary, they can include (not an exhaustive list):

·Maintaining office admin paperwork, computer filing, responding to e-mails & phone calls

·Completing basic bookkeeping tasks, e.g. inputting/issuing invoices & receipts into Xero

·Inducting new residents - hour-long introductory talk to ensure they are very familiar with the running of the House from their arrival onwards, ensuring rooms are of an acceptable standard when they leave – this needs to be done with the right measure of authority

·Bedrooms & Bathrooms – repairs to fittings, unblocking drains, replacing sealant etc.

·Pest control – e.g. checking for rodent or bedbug activity, organising and potentially carrying out treatment

·Preparing and cleaning rooms before letting where necessary - e.g. following maintenance (note: rooms are otherwise cleaned by residents; communal areas by professional cleaners)

·Pastoral care – e.g. discussing personal or academic issues with residents and finding solutions

·Planning and supervising communal activities, e.g Welcome party, barbeques, etc.

·Social media posts, taking meeting notes, working with the charity trustees.
 

Role requirements:

Essential

·       Empathetic, kind, trustworthy and compassionate

·Enjoying working with people and meeting new people from different backgrounds

·Enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to learn new + develop existing skills

·Excellent written and spoken English with good communication skills

·Being able to work well as part of a small team

·Comfortable with manual tasks and problem solving

·Computer literate

·Willing to accept responsibility of emergency out-of-hours contact (on a rota basis), time off in lieu

·Live within easy commuting distance of Earl’s Court

Desirable:

Previous experience in any of the following:

·Maintenance/technical role

·Administrative office-based role. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams and Xero useful

·Customer-facing role

·Other languages a big advantage

·Use of social media for marketing

Please note – there is no scope for working remotely.

Senior Administrator / Personal Assistant

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Senior Administrator to join our Central Service team located at our head office in Islington.

£26,936.00- £35,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

To provide an exceptional standard of organisational, administrative and project support to Directors within the Commercial & Growth and Operations Directorates, enabling them to operate effectively and efficiently.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead .

• Provide high-quality support to Directors, ensuring the smooth and effective day-to-day running.
• Proactively manage multiple complex diaries, correspondence and priorities, exercising sound judgement on when to support, challenge or hold the line as appropriate.
• Coordinate and provide full administrative support for Directorates and corporate meetings, including the Performance Review meetings, providing end-to-end support, including scheduling, agenda management, paper collation, accurate note-taking, and follow-up of agreed actions and outcomes, reviewing and preparation of papers.

About you:

• An experienced and confident, senior level administrator/personal assistant, with enthusiasm to deliver a high quality and effective service
• Able to immerse yourself within the business, understanding the work of the directorate and the organisational structures and personalities in place.
• Able to work with gravitas, courage and be calm under pressure, building credibility and respect with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Experience in a similar role.
• A qualification to degree level (or equivalent) in Business Administration would be beneficial but not essential.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting Directors or senior leaders in a complex or regulated organisation.
• Experience of supporting formal governance or performance review forums, including minute-taking and action tracking.
• Experience of working in housing, social care, health, or a similar public-facing or not-for-profit sector.

About us

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year.

The Role

What we're looking for

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation.

The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of excellence, trust, clarity and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Personal Assistant and Admin Manager

RCN UK HQ (London), Nottingham or Bolton office with hybrid working, 35 hours per week, permanent contract

There may be further flexibility to the locations advertised. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss which alternative office locations may be available.

At the Royal College of Nursing, we're an optimistic organisation. And we've got good reason to be. As the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK - with over half a million members -we can see a brighter future ahead. Join us and you will too.  

RCN activists and workplace representatives are the lifeblood of our union and the voice of the nursing profession. They shape the health policies of the future by organising, lobbying and campaigning for positive change for the nursing profession, for patient care and for a better society. 

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

The role

To provide a comprehensive, professional and confidential Personal Assistant (PA) role to the Head of Activist Learning and Development, through the provision of efficient and effective secretarial, administrative and project administration duties, while working flexibly and collaboratively to support the wider team.

You will manage the administration of the learning programme in planning, member booking systems, reporting and aiding and advising colleagues within the team and across the organisation. In addition, you will line manage our admin colleagues within the team.

This is a varied and demanding role that will put you at the forefront of ensuring that the RCN's members have the influence in the workplace - and the world - that they need.

The person

To join us you'll need experience of providing administrative and PA support at a senior level.

You'll be able to demonstrate a record of being able to prioritise workloads, meet demanding deadlines and manage the work of others.

You will be able to show examples when you have shown leadership and responsible initiative.

Whatever your background, you'll be efficient, accurate, and show a capacity for strategic insight in all you do.

To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything's possible.

What we offer

We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.

We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.

We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.

Our selection process

Please click the 'apply now' button to apply and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don't. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We can offer flexibility in how we conduct the interview and you are able to attend online if you need to. If you foresee any issues with accessing a computer, webcam, or internet connection for this, please do let us know.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.

We have strong staff networks, a detailed EDI strategy and are actively striving to become an anti-racist organisation. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and identities.

As proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we also actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Opening date: 23 April 2026

Closing date: 11:59pm 18 May 2026

Assessment and Interview date (at RCN UK HQ, London): 3 June 2026

Candidates will be asked to take part in timed assessments and a formal interview. We will gather information about any reasonable adjustment required ahead of the interview.

This role will play an important role in the successful planning and delivery of UUKi’s events, supporting activity in logistics, content, sponsorship, marketing and administration. The events will include in-person international conferences with over 300 delegates and high-profile speakers, to webinars and small roundtables.

The Events Assistant role requires strong organisational abilities, together with excellent customer service and an attention to detail.  Previous events and/or administrative experience would be advantageous, but more importantly you must have a willingness to learn and a proactive and flexible approach.  This is a fast-moving environment with several projects on the go at the same time.

Knowledge of Excel, Canva and Microsoft Outlook would be desirable, alongside a willingness to learn online platforms used for registration and marketing.

Please note that the Events Assistant role will involve occasional unsociable hours in the run-up to and on the day of events.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 27 May 2026.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a CV, accompanied by a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4, describing how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the recruitment pack.

Personal Assistant (PA) – Make an Impact

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in London office)
Working Pattern: 4–5 days per week
Pay Rate: £16.48 – £17.58 per hour
Contract: Immediate start until July 2026 (with strong potential to extend)

We’re partnering with a leading cancer charity to recruit an experienced Personal Assistant supporting the Director of Digital & Data and the Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications.

This is more than a PA role. It’s a chance to support work that directly impacts lives, while operating at the heart of a fast-moving, purpose-driven organisation.

The Role

You’ll be the trusted right hand to two senior leaders, keeping everything aligned, organised, and moving forward.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing complex diaries and navigating scheduling challenges with ease
• Coordinating meetings, rooms, and logistics across the organisation
• Preparing high-quality briefing materials so leaders are always one step ahead
• Monitoring inboxes and flagging key priorities
• Drafting engaging internal communications for teams
• Organising team days and events that bring people together
• Tracking invoices and supporting budget management
• Producing clear, actionable meeting notes using AI-supported tools

About You

• Proven experience as a PA or senior administrator
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Comfortable using digital tools and embracing new technology

? Why Apply?

• Flexible working pattern (4–5 days per week)
• Hybrid setup with 2 days in a London office
• Potential for extension

If you are an immediately available PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants your work to truly matter, this is your chance to step into a role with real purpose, please apply online today!