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We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
We’re looking for an organised and customer-focused Commercial Assistant to join our Development and Delivery department.
You will support Living Streets Services Ltd – our trading subsidiary and successful social enterprise – helping to deliver products and services including WOW – the walk to school challenge, Walk to School Week and Little Feet.
This is a varied role combining administration, customer service and sales support. You will process orders, respond to enquiries, maintain accurate records, and work with customers, suppliers and colleagues to resolve issues. Your work will help us provide excellent service, while contributing to the efficiency and financial success of our trading activity.
What you’ll do:
·Process customer orders accurately and coordinate fulfilment and invoicing.
·Respond to enquiries from schools, local authorities, project coordinators and other customers by telephone and email.
·Investigate and help resolve order, product and delivery issues.
·Maintain accurate sales, purchasing, stock and customer records.
·Monitor stock levels and support relationships with key suppliers.
·Prepare quotations and respond to sales enquiries.
·Support new and existing customer accounts and maintain database records.
·Assist schools using the WOW Travel Tracker platform and other digital products.
·Support the delivery of engagement and evaluation activities, including our annual design competition.
·Help coordinate outreach events and tender submissions.
·Provide general administrative support, including taking minutes at quarterly board meetings.
What we’re looking for:
·Experience of providing administrative, customer-service or operational support.
·Experience of responding to enquiries by telephone and email.
·Experience of supporting sales activity, such as preparing quotations or processing orders.
·Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
·Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
·Accuracy and close attention to detail.
·Confidence using CRM systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent workplace software.
·A practical approach to solving routine problems and knowing when to escalate an issue.
·The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
·A helpful, professional and customer-focused approach.
·A commitment to Living Streets’ purpose and to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Living Streets is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Closing date: 30/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
Interviews: 08/10/2026 – 09/10/2026
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Role: Humanitarian Management Trainee: Communications
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £35,000 GBP gross per annum
Duration:18 months (with possible extension dependent on funding)
Location: UK-based with international deployment
Are you looking to kickstart your career in the humanitarian sector? Is your ambition to develop towards leadership roles in humanitarian work? And are you willing to work hard, learn by doing, and contribute to humanitarian work by doing everything it takes to deliver lifesaving health emergency responses?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are excited to launch our Humanitarian Management Trainee Scheme, offering three distinct trainee roles in the areas of MEAL, Communications and Human Resources & Membership. The Humanitarian Management Trainee Scheme presents an unparalleled learning opportunity for early-career professionals who are committed to a career in humanitarian work. It is an opportunity to accelerate your development towards future leadership roles in the humanitarian sector.
The Humanitarian Management Trainee Scheme consists of an 18-month pathway designed to provide in-depth exposure to humanitarian health programming through a structured professional development plan. You will embed within a team, gaining practical experience and contributing actively to its work and priorities and those of the wider organisation, both at Headquarters and in the field. Alongside this, you will undertake formal and informal professional development through training, mentoring, shadowing and on-the-job learning.
The traineeship is a structured development opportunity and is not intended to fill an established role within UK-Med’s organisational structure.
As a trainee, you will:
- Embed within a team at UK-Med Headquarters, gaining practical experience while contributing to our wider humanitarian preparedness and activities.
- Deploy internationally to assist in delivering humanitarian health responses.
- Participate in tailored training, mentoring, shadowing and on-the-job learning to build your skills, knowledge and experience.
You will have relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience, with an established technical foundation in your chosen field. Some professional and international experience is essential, alongside a strong interest in applying your existing skills and developing your career within the humanitarian sector.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Humanitarian Management Trainee - Communications - Sept 2026 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and answer the application questions:
Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 8th October 2026.
Our selection process is designed to understand your potential, motivation and suitability for the Humanitarian Trainee Scheme, as well as the skills and experience you would bring to your chosen pathway.
Shortlisted candidates will first be invited to an online interview. Following the interview stage, selected candidates will then be invited to attend an in-person assessment in Manchester. The assessment will include a range of individual and/or group activities designed to explore your skills, approach and potential.
The in-person assessment is expected to take place on the 19th of November in Manchester. If you progress to this stage, you will be expected to attend in person, so we encourage applicants to keep this date available where possible. UK-Med will provide further information regarding the assessment and associated travel/logistical arrangements to candidates invited to this stage.
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be deployable without the need for additional visa applications to Schengen countries. This requirement is essential for operational reasons to ensure swift and efficient deployment in humanitarian settings, enabling timely and effective responses to crises.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse.We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion.We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.