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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an Assistant Procurement Officer to provide dedicated administrative and operational support to the Procurement Team on a fixed-term basis, with a primary focus on the onboarding of new academies into the Trust.
You will work closely with the Head of Procurement to support procurement due diligence, data collection, and the structured integration of new academies into the Trust’s procurement arrangements, policies, frameworks and systems. The role will also provide proportionate general procurement support during the contract period.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing focused support to the procurement onboarding of new academies during the fixed term period, working directly with the Head of Procurement throughout each onboarding cycle.
- Assisting with procurement due diligence activity, including collecting, collating and maintaining information on:
- existing contracts and suppliers
- spend data and pricing arrangements
- expiry dates, break clauses and key risks
- Supporting the review, organisation and validation of legacy procurement documentation, ensuring records are complete, accurate and suitable for audit and internal assurance purposes
- Coordinating engagement with new academies, including arranging initial onboarding meetings, site visits and follow up actions linked to procurement integration
- Supporting the structured onboarding of new academies onto Trust procurement processes, policies, frameworks and systems, ensuring documentation and guidance is clearly prepared and shared
- Maintaining onboarding trackers, action logs and document repositories, escalating risks, gaps or delays to the Head of Procurement where appropriate.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A high level of computer literacy with practical knowledge and application of all Microsoft Office applications
- English and Maths GCSEs at Grade C or above
- A-Level / BTEC / HND or equivalent/similar with demonstrable experience of an office environment
- Basic commercial awareness
- Office administration experience
- Procurement process knowledge and application
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
This is a varied and meaningful role in which you will provide high-quality support to the Fundraising Director, helping to manage their time, priorities and workload. Day to day this will include proactive diary and inbox management, co-ordinating travel and logistics, and ensuring the Director is well-prepared and well-briefed for meetings and engagements.
More broadly, you will be a genuine partner to the Director in co-ordinating fundraising activity across our 27 UK centres, helping shape plans, supporting key projects and ensuring colleagues and supporters feel connected, heard and well looked-after at every point. You will be a trusted presence at the heart of a team that is ambitious, collaborative and deeply committed to Maggie's mission, and excited by the opportunity to play a real part in growing the fundraising that makes our work possible.
Please note that interviews will be held in our London office on 08 June
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our team at CoppaFeel!. Contributing to the running of our financial systems and processes, the successful applicant will also be providing financial information to support the fundraising team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants to develop their career in charity finance, who will support our Director of Finance and Head of Finance and Contracts looking after CF! finances. You will be confident with data entry and working across our fundraising and finance systems to ensure income is coded correctly. This role requires reconciling income from many different fundraising platforms and working with our external financial provider.
You will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team and report to Head of Finance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Income & Reconciliation
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Accurately code and reconcile income from various fundraising platforms (e.g., JustGiving, CAF) in Beacon to Xero
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Tracking income (following current processes) and notify fundraising of certain income
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Raise draft invoices as per request, ensuring correct documentation is uploaded
Accounts Payable & Administration
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Process and check with accuracy for staff expense claims, Direct Debits and supplier invoices through APM.
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Support monthly staff Soldo card submissions, ensuring timely submission of correct receipts
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Conducting checks on large invoices with supplier
Finance Systems & Reporting
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Assist with generating basic financial reports (e.g. aged payables/receivables)
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Support the production of basic reports to budget holders if needed
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Support with administration of updating management accounts
Support & Compliance
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Assist with audit preparation by gathering information and following up on outstanding documentation
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Support the maintenance and adherence of finance policies and procedures
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Provide induction-level finance support and guidance to new staff (e.g. using APM, where finance policies are, expense submission)
General
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Handle finance-related post and filing
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Maintain the Finance inbox; where applicable respond to internal finance queries otherwise pass on to others in Finance team as necessary
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Support with collation of documentation for Gift Aid claims and maintain accurate donor records for Gift Aid
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Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and tasks as required
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Essential
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Excellent organisational skills & self-motivated
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Strong organisational and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Good communication skills both written and verbal
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Computer literacy, with strong Excel skills
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Comfortable working with numbers and following financial processes
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1 year previous experience in a similar role
Desirable
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Charity or third sector experience
Application information
Applications will close on Monday 25th May with the aim to commence a shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews week commencing Monday 15th June
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.
Team: Facilities
Location: National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, East Sussex, RH17 7TT
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30
Salary: Up to £25,593.67 per year
Contract: Permanent
Please note that this role is based at our National Cat Centre (RH17 7TT), and candidates must live within a daily commutable distance. Due to very limited public transport options in the area, access to your own transport is essential.
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Facilities & Warehouse Assistant:
- Prepare and dispatch orders using the stock management system
- Receive and organise incoming deliveries and maintain accurate inventory
- Conduct regular stock counts and quality checks
- Sort, distribute and frank post and parcels
- Provide general facilities support, including light maintenance and site logistics
- Ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained working environment across the NCC site
About the Facilities team:
The Facilities team is organised into three key areas:
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Warehouse – responsible for storage, stock control, and the movement of goods.
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Maintenance – covering building upkeep, repairs, and preventative servicing.
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Fleet Management – overseeing company vehicles, servicing schedules, and compliance.
This role will be based primarily in the Warehouse function, working alongside two colleagues to support day-to-day operations.
What we’re looking for in our Facilities & Warehouse Assistant:
- Experience working in a facilities, warehouse or logistics role (desirable, but not essential)
- Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment
- Understanding of health and safety practices in a facilities or warehouse setting
- Manual handling training or willing to undertake this training
- IT skills, familiar with stock systems and Microsoft Outlook
- Team player with proactive and positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible, adaptable, organised and able to prioritise
What we can offer you:
- Range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 31st May 2026
Interview date: 8th & 9th June 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. In-person interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Shape evidence-led solutions to tackle systemic racism
We are recruiting two Policy Officers to support the development of evidence-led approaches to tackling racial inequality.
Working as part of our Policy and Practice team, you will contribute to research, policy development and influencing work. This includes producing evidence reviews, leading and contributing to report writing, working with partners across the voluntary and statutory sectors, and helping to co-produce solutions with people with lived experience.
You will also support our wider influencing activity, including using social media and other channels to promote change and engage key audiences.
This is an opportunity for someone with experience of research or policy work, and a strong understanding of racial inequality, to play a direct role in shaping work that informs practice and policy at a national level.
Who we are
The Race Equality Foundation is a national charity working to tackle systemic racism and create the conditions for everyone to live healthy, secure and fulfilling lives and we are looking to appoint two Policy and Practice Officers.
We combine evidence, co-production and practical action to address the root causes of racial inequality. Our work focuses not only on identifying inequality, but on challenging the structural racism, discrimination and unequal distribution of power that drive them. We work alongside communities, practitioners, policymakers and institutions to develop evidence-informed solutions that improve services, strengthen communities and promote racial justice.
The Foundation has a long history of delivering innovative and influential programmes, research and policy change. This includes the evidence-based Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting programme, pioneering work on the experiences of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic young people with a disability to older people living Dementia.At the same time, we established national collaborations to advance race equality and tools such as the Race Equity Maturity Index.
Today, our work spans health and care, employment, housing and community wellbeing. Through partnerships, research, training and policy influence, we continue to demonstrate what meaningful anti-racist systems change can look like in practice.
We are based in London but have a national remit.
Job Description
The overall purpose of this role is to contribute to the Foundation’s research, policy and influencing work by helping to develop evidence-informed and co-produced approaches to tackling racial inequality and advancing anti-racist systems change. The postholder will support projects that combine research, lived experience and practical action to influence policy, improve services and strengthen communities.
The postholder will be expected to exercise professional judgement and initiative within agreed organisational priorities. The work will involve:
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Supporting the development of policy, practice and social action that advances race equality and addresses structural racism
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Working collaboratively with people with lived experience, community organisations, researchers, policymakers and practitioners to co-produce projects, policy positions and approaches to change
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Managing, supporting and delivering policy, research and practice-based projects, including planning activity, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring progress and ensuring high-quality outputs
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Identifying, analysing and communicating evidence relating to racial inequality and translating this into policy briefings, reports, consultation responses and other influencing materials
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Supporting the Foundation’s wider influencing, communications and engagement activity, including meetings, workshops, events and stakeholder engagement
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Maintaining effective project administration and accurate electronic records
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Demonstrating a commitment to anti-racist practice and the values of the Foundation
Person specification
Skills, experience and knowledge required include:
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Experience of contributing to or leading policy, research or practice-based projects, including taking responsibility for outputs, delivery and quality
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Experience of working collaboratively with people with lived experience and community organisations to co-produce research, policy or influencing activity
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Strong understanding of racial inequality, structural racism and anti-racist practice, and the ability to apply this understanding in policy and practice development
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Experience of gathering and analysing evidence to support policy development
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Understanding of how research, lived experience and community knowledge can be combined to inform systems change
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate and accessible content for different audiences
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Strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
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Ability to work independently and use initiative within agreed areas of responsibility
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Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with external stakeholders
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Good digital skills and online research and communication tools
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Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, with at least two years’ experience in policy, research, community engagement or related fields
Pay and Conditions of Service
This post is available until end of March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
The salary is £34,216, inclusive of LW, per annum, plus contribution to workplace pension.
The post location will require attendance at our London office a minimum of two days per week.
Applications will only be accepted via application form on our portal. We will not accept any applications via CV.
Please note, we can only accept applications from those already eligible to work in the UK.
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraising Assistant to join our Community & Events Fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, delivering great supporter experiences and being part of events that raise vital funds and awareness for Samaritans.
Contract
- £25,500-£28,000 per annum plus benefits
- Full Time (35hrs per week)
- Permanent
- Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and option to work out of our London office as required.
- In-person working - expectation of a minimum of 2 office days per month. We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
About the role
As Events Fundraising Assistant you’ll support the recruitment, care and stewardship of event participants making sure their fundraising experience across a diverse programme of mass participation and challenge events with Samaritans is exceptional.
You will build long lasting relationships with supporters while developing valuable experience in charity events fundraising.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across External Engagement, other central teams, and our incredible network of branch volunteers.
What you’ll do
- Support the recruitment and stewardship of participants taking part in events and challenges
- Create engaging content for webpages, social media, fundraising materials and participant communications
- Deliver participant care plans that inspire fundraising and build lasting relationships with Samaritans
- Track and respond to participant enquiries via inboxes and other communication channels
- Maintain accurate participant records on our fundraising database
- Refresh and update events content on the Samaritans website and intranet
- Attend and represent Samaritans at fundraising events and social gatherings when required
- Help identify external trends in community and events fundraising
About you
You’re someone who thrives in a busy, people‑focused environment and enjoys juggling multiple priorities. You take pride in producing high‑quality work and bring a positive, adaptable attitude to everything you do. You’re comfortable communicating with a wide range of people and feel motivated by work that has real social impact.
What you will bring:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and great attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A customer‑focused, supportive approach
- A genuine interest in community and social events
- Confidence building relationships and working as part of a team
Full outline in the Job description below
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities.
Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
To Apply
Please complete the application questions including those outlined below, and submit your CV.
Please note the following questions have a 300word limit for each answer.
Q1 What interests you about working in community and events fundraising, and why do you want to work for Samaritans in particular?
Q2 Please describe a time when you communicated with members of the public, supporters or stakeholders as part of an event, campaign or project. How did you ensure your communication was clear, supportive and appropriate, and how did you ensure they had a positive experience?
Q3 This role involves managing multiple tasks such as participant enquiries, communications and record‑keeping.Please give an example of a time when you were responsible for organising multiple tasks or activities with competing deadlines. How did you plan your work, stay organised, and maintain attention to detail?
Q4 How would you contribute positively as part of a team supporting community and social events? Please include an example of working collaboratively or supporting others.
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.
Applications close at 9am Monday 1 June
All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time.
Interviews
Online interviews: 8 & 9 June
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Spear North Kensington
Spear is partnering with HTB St Francis Community Church, to deliver the Spear Programme in North Kensington!
At HTB Social Transformation, their mission is to prioritise those who are marginalised within society, creating safe spaces where people are known, are loved and feel that they belong.
The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear North Kensington which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life.
Key Information:
- Salary: from £27,000
- Full-time - Monday to Friday
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and HTB St Francis Community Church.
- A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
- Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people into employment or education.
- High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face.
- An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced senior administrator or operations professional who wants to use your skills to support a meaningful cause?
My client is a Black-led charity with a long track record of supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls. They are entering a busy period of growth and transition and are now seeking an Interim Senior Admin Officer to step in quickly, stabilise systems and support the organisation through change.
The role As Interim Senior Admin Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, safely and compliantly. You will take stock of existing systems, put clear processes in place and provide practical support to staff and trustees during a period of onboarding and recruitment.
You will also work closely with the Admin Officer and Receptionist, offering day-to-day guidance, support and coaching to help them deliver to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include
- Reviewing and improving operational systems across administration, record-keeping, filing, archiving and IT
- Leading supplier and contract management, including reviewing value for money and setting up clear contract processes
- Supporting recruitment activity and onboarding of new staff and trustees, including inductions, equipment and access
- Developing, reviewing and updating organisational and HR policies in line with UK employment law and best practice
- Advising on employment matters such as contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures and staff entitlements
- Ensuring strong governance and compliance, including Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
- Overseeing GDPR compliance, health and safety and statutory obligations
- Supporting facilities management, including getting the reception area fully operational
- Providing hands-on support and coaching to the admin team
- Producing a clear written recommendations report by the three-month point to support continuity
- Strong experience in senior administration, operations or office management, ideally within the charity or third sector
- Experience or knowledge of organisational and HR policies
- Knowledge of UK employment rights and employment law
- Hands-on understanding of charity governance and regulatory compliance
- Working knowledge of GDPR and health and safety
- Experience managing suppliers and contracts
- Confidence supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR processes
- A supportive, coaching-style approach to working with others
- The ability to prioritise, work at pace and get things done
- Strong cultural competence and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role: Interim Senior Admin Officer
- Organisation type: Black-led charity supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and VAWG
- Rate: £15–£18 per hour, depending on experience
- Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4), with on-site or remote working
- Contract type: Temporary
- Duration: 6 months
As a Black-led organisation, my client strongly encourages applications from Black women and women from racially minoritised backgrounds, who are under-represented in senior operational roles.
Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted interim role within a values-driven organisation doing vital, life-changing work. You will have the space to make meaningful improvements, support people to succeed and help shape a stronger future for the organisation.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work as part of a small team to deliver sessions and empower adults with learning disabilities and autism? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our team as an Assistant Facilitator.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long-term changes. You’ll support our students in small sessions providing individualised attention to students, both at our training centres and out in the community. You’ll help our students achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll work flexibly to support students to engage in a variety of projects and classes
- You’ll be responsible for completing daily administrative tasks including recording student learning and maintaining wellbeing records
- You’ll provide flexible delivery support, delivering whole or part sessions as and when needed
- You’ll independently set up, plan and lead free time activities
Who we’re looking for
- You’ll have experience working within social care and providing services directly to adult with learning disabilities and autism (paid or unpaid)
- You’ll demonstrate experience in leading classes, project activities and/or sessions without support
- You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy
- You’re able to inspire trust and confidence, always behaving with integrity and honesty
- Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:
- What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
- What is your understanding of behaviour that challenges?
- What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Assistant Facilitator?
Please send us your CV and cover letter or apply through our website.
If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found on our website.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Research and Projects Assistant will help to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.
Location: Working from home with occasional travel to London and other parts of the UK for team days and events.
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for one year, subject to a six-month probationary period.
Hours: 0.5 FTE/2.5 days a week (17.5 hours) to include Tuesday and ideally the remaining hours to be across Monday-Thursday. For any extended hours worked through event or travel time, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
Closing date: Tuesday 2 June, 23:59
Provisional interview dates: W/C 22 June
About the role
The Research and Projects Assistant is a new role supporting EFN’s strategic projects and research, and would suit someone looking to build their experience in these areas. The post-holder will play a key role in helping to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.
The role will involve supporting a range of projects across research, grantmaking practices, and digital tools/platforms. The exact mix of work will evolve over time, but is likely to include contributing to major research outputs (including EFN’s Where the Green Grants Went series), supporting the development of sector tools, and assisting with collaborative funding initiatives.
About you
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with data and information, thinking creatively, and ensuring that high-quality projects are delivered efficiently. We’re looking for individuals who are highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with experience in research and a strong interest in environmental issues and/or philanthropy. This role involves supporting a range of projects, so being able to keep track of tasks and information will be important.
We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.
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Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to work with large datasets.
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Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Clear and concise written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks.
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Advanced IT skills, including online meeting platforms.
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Familiarity with environmental issues and the non-profit sector.
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A self-starter who is comfortable working remotely and managing their own workload within a small, part-time team.
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A commitment to EFN’s mission and JEDI commitments.
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Experience of writing reports for diverse audiences.
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Experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes.
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Experience with AI, coding (e.g. Python), and building or testing digital platforms.
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Familiarity with philanthropy and grant-making processes.
We will aim to hold first round interviews (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 22 June. If you cannot make dates this week, please let us know when you submit your application and we will try and accommodate you.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a task during the interview process. Further details on the task will be shared in advance, but please note that no additional preparation will be required.
Our vision is an effective, flourishing ecosystem of environmental philanthropy that is supporting people and the planet to thrive together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Events Assistant will support EFN to plan and deliver our annual programme of 50+ events.
Location: Working from home, ideally within 90 minutes of London by train. Regular travel to London will be required for in-person events, with occasional travel to other parts of the UK.
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for one year, subject to a six-month probationary period.
Hours: 0.5 FTE/2.5 days a week (17.5 hours) to include Tuesdays and with a flexible working schedule to cover events as needed. For any extended hours worked through event or travel time, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
Closing date: Tuesday 2 June, 23:59
Provisional interview dates: W/C Monday 22 June
About the role
Events are at the heart of how EFN brings its community together, creating spaces for our funder and fundraiser networks to connect, learn and collaborate. The Events Assistant will support the Programme Team to plan and deliver our annual programme of 50+ events.
EFN’s Programme Team is made up of our Scotland Lead, Funder Network Lead, Environmental Groups Lead and Head of Developing Philanthropy. Each of these roles produces events targeted at different audiences, ranging from new philanthropists and wealth advisors to funders and fundraisers.
About you
This is a varied and hands-on role that requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine enjoyment of bringing people together. You will be highly organised and confident in taking responsibility for the end-to-end logistics, coordination and delivery of events, ensuring they run smoothly and leave attendees feeling informed, connected and inspired.
We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.
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Demonstrable experience coordinating events, either online or in person, from planning through to delivery.
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Excellent organisational and project management skills, with strong attention to detail
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Confidence working with online event platforms and ticketing systems.
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Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and professional event communications.
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A proactive, problem-solving approach; able to anticipate and solve issues .
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Advanced IT skills, including online meeting platforms.
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A self-starter who is comfortable working remotely and managing their own workload within a small, part-time team.
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A commitment to EFN’s mission and JEDI commitments.
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A willingness to travel occasionally to Scotland and other parts of the UK to support in-person events.
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Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce.
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Experience using graphic design tools such as Canva for creating event graphics.
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Experience of hybrid event delivery, including managing in-person and online participants simultaneously.
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An interest in or knowledge of the environmental sector, philanthropy or the charitable sector more broadly.
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An enjoyment of people, and an enthusiasm for working within an organisational culture that emphasises kindness and mutual respect.
We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.
We will aim to hold first round interviews (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 22 June. If you cannot make dates this week, please let us know when you submit your application and we will try and accommodate you.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a task during the interview process. Further details on the task will be shared in advance, but please note that no additional preparation will be required.
Our vision is an effective, flourishing ecosystem of environmental philanthropy that is supporting people and the planet to thrive together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter shop in Barnes. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work and education history and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
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We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a work and education history and supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Share is seeking an Executive Assistant to our Senior Leadership Team. In this role you will support Share’s four-person SLT to work effectively by assisting with the administrative aspects of their work and liaising with Share’s trustees.
You will manage diaries, collate information for reports, support them with data collection and organise trustees’ meetings and events. You will support fundraising at Share, so we can do more great work to support our students, by researching available grants, and work with project managers to ensure reports are delivered on time and at a high standard.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
Main responsibilities
- Provide high-level and comprehensive executive support to the SLT (CEO, Head of People and Culture, Head of Wellbeing and Training, Head of Volunteering and Community Services), including efficient coordination of meetings, monitoring of actions for / relationships with trustees, and other administrative tasks;
- Support the CEO, Head of Volunteering and Community Services, and external fundraising consultants with fundraising e.g. arrange meetings with donors, sending out collateral, researching grants that we can apply for, capturing reporting and acknowledgement requirements.
Who we’re looking for
- A proactive, organised person who demonstrates our values of kindness, support, ambition, respect, integrity and inclusivity in all they do.
- You’ll be comfortable working to different deadlines and working on a variety of tasks, and you’ll be adept at quickly building warm and productive relationships with your colleagues and our trustees.
- You’ll have excellent attention to detail, keen to develop new skills and be trustworthy and discreet with the sensitive information you’ll see day to day.
- You’ll be happy to work on solo projects with minimal supervision, but also keen to play your part in small teams that aim to make Share a great place to work and learn.
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and Share is proud to hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and those with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.
To apply for this role, please fill in the application form on our website or send us your CV and a personal statement addressing the three questions below:
- What do you think are the three most important qualities of an EA and how have you demonstrated them?
- What strategies do you use to stay organised and keep track of numerous ongoing projects or tasks?
- How would you work effectively with several senior colleagues?
Please also let us know your preferred working hours / locations. This can be a hybrid role.
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found on our website.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title – Research Assistant
Contract – 12-months fixed term
Work pattern - Full time or 0.8 FTE (for flexible working, including term time working)
Salary - £28,000 per annum (or pro rata)
Location - Flexible, with an expectation of working at Coram’s campus in London on average at least once a week and homeworking
We are looking for someone who is passionate about using their research and evaluation skills to join our growing Research Impact and Evaluation team as a Research Assistant to help improve support for vulnerable children and young people, and ultimately make a positive difference in their lives.
About Coram and the team
Coram is the UK’s first and longest continuing children’s charity established in 1739 as The Foundling Hospital. Today we are a group of specialist organisations, working in the UK and around the world to support vulnerable children and young people from infancy to independence, creating positive change that lasts a lifetime. Coram helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
This role will be based in Coram’s Research Impact and Evaluation team within Coram’s Institute for Children and will focus on delivering research projects and evaluations, both externally commissioned or within the Coram group. The role offers exciting opportunities to build links with economists, statisticians, academics, and researchers to pursue research dedicated to improving the life chances for children and young people.
Coram’s Research Impact and Evaluation Team includes 12 researchers and a network of research associates, pro bono analysts and peer researchers. We carry out qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research with children and young people which often includes their parents/carers and the professionals who support them. This includes a wide range of evaluations from feasibility studies and process evaluations through to large-scale, multi-site experimental and quasi-experimental impact evaluations. We work in-house to support colleagues in the Coram group of children’s charities to evaluate their effectiveness and include the voice of children and young people. We are also commissioned to carry out evaluations for the What Works Centres, the public sector including local authorities, central government, and the NHS, as well as other third sector organisations.
As a team we aspire to be child-centred, rigorous, grounded in experience, embedded in practice, collaborative and impactful. We are dedicated to delivering child-centred research to ensure their voice is at the forefront of our work. We use co-design and participatory research methods to challenge power imbalances within research and work with marginalized groups.
About the role
Coram’s Research Impact & Evaluation Team is seeking a dedicated and hard-working individual with an interest in research and evaluation to join our team to work on a range of quantitative and qualitative projects. You will need to be flexible, pro-active, well-organised and willing to learn.
The role also comes with a range of personal and professional benefits including dedicated time for continuous professional development, 25 plus days of annual leave, regular team reflective practice sessions and flexible working arrangements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in applied research and evaluation, and has a passion for designing and delivering high-quality evidence which improves policy and practice for vulnerable children, young people and their families.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 7th June 2026 @ 23:59pm
Interviews: 15 – 19/06/2026
We will make any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage for applicants invited to interview to support them in their interview.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we are very committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community. This includes those from global majority groups, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented in research roles. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The Supporter Care Assistant role is vital to the delivery of Tommy’s biggest annual fundraising event, the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM).
The main responsibility of this role is to support the Corporate Stewardship Manager in recruiting, stewarding, and engaging hundreds of employees taking part in the LLHM Corporate Challenge for Tommy’s. You will be involved in all areas of the Corporate Challenge, but your responsibilities will mainly include being the first point of contact for employees, updating the Corporate Challenge website, maintaining accurate information across systems, and helping to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
This role will also involve supporting other Tommy’s participants taking part in the event by responding to emails and phone enquiries, providing clear, friendly, and timely support. In addition, you will support the Communication and Engagement Manager with ad hoc tasks to help deliver the overall supporter journey.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is team-focused, motivated, and keen to grow their fundraising skills, helping us deliver an exceptional event for thousands of Tommy’s supporters.
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement via Charity Job that answers the following two questions (no more than 2 pages):
- Why do you want to work for Tommy’s? What is it about the role that appeals to you?
- How will your skills, knowledge, and experience enable you to be a brilliant Supporter Care Assistant? When responding to this question please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.

