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It’s an exciting time for War Child. We are sector-leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming and events. Our friends are superbly connected and ready to use their networks to help us. With a talented, hard-working team, we deliver amazing, creative fundraising in spades that has a huge capacity to inspire people.
We’re looking for a Philanthropy Assistant to join our dynamic and high-performing team. You will be directly supporting the Philanthropy, Trusts & Institutional Funding and Principal Giving fundraising teams through excellent administration and organisation skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills and be part of the team thinking creatively to achieve our strategy goals. In doing so you’ll enable War Child to support more of the world’s most vulnerable children.
The ideal candidate will be someone eager to learn about fundraising with a keen interest in growing their skills and experience and the enthusiasm to work with supporters to bring about positive change to children’s lives.
The team regularly comes together in our London office for collaboration, relationship-building and key meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to attend these in person and support events in London and elsewhere, as required.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.
Your role
This role provides administrative and coordination support across War Child's Philanthropy, Trusts & Institutional Funding and Principal Giving fundraising teams. Working with colleagues in these functions, you will help maximise our capacity to maintain and grow relationships with high value and major donors, trusts, foundations and institutional funders.
You will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of projects, campaigns and fundraising activities, enabling managers to effectively steward their portfolios and build strong donor relationships. As part of an ambitious and collaborative team, you'll play an important role in helping secure vital funding to support children affected by war.
Your responsibilities
Administration:
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Support the team on general administrative tasks including (but not limited to) raising purchase orders, donation processing, income reconciliation, event liaison, venue & catering support, arranging travel and booking internal and external meetings.
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Take minutes in key meetings and share action points with wider teams.
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Monitor the team info email inbox and direct queries to the relevant team.
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Ensure that all of team documents, reports and event documents are correctly filed on the War Child internal system for easy reference for the Fundraising Team.
Research:
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Lead on the research of new prospects to prepare fundraisers ahead of donor meetings or donors attending events (including creating event biographies).
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Conduct due diligence and ethical screening of prospective donors, partners and funding opportunities in line with War Child’s due diligence policy, identifying and assessing reputational, ethical and legal risks.
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Provide administrative and coordination support to the Philanthropy team to help deliver donor stewardship, cultivation and solicitation activities that contribute to achieving income targets, including supporting lapsed donor re-engagement.
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Lead on the research of existing donors, foundation’s trustees and institutional donor staff to understand their networks and to maximise their potential across the Fundraising teams.
Communications and Events:
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Support the team to ensure communications with donors and partners are categorised, updated and stored accurately on War Child’s database, Salesforce and use Dot Digital/Salesforce to send automated comms.
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Support on the creation of donor communications which includes (but is not limited to) creating event programmes, event proposal documents, event invitations and donor impact reports/proposals.
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Support the Philanthropy team in particular on event planning and event delivery including supporting the admin tasks for War Child’s flagship gala, The Wassail, held in December.
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Represent War Child with commitment and enthusiasm to build new relationships and contacts for War Child, supporting colleagues to ensure that new prospects are followed up and their interest capitalised on.
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Develop strong relationships and maintain excellent communication channels with other teams and departments across War Child.
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Actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy discussion and decisions that will be beneficial to the development of fundraising activities.
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Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCUK’s Integrity & Safeguarding Policies.
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We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. All staff are expected to actively contribute to this by embedding principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their day-to-day work, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues, partners, and supporters.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
You are:
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Someone with a keen interest in relationship-based fundraising.
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An interest in (or ideally some experience of) supporting public/private events from creation, through planning and to event delivery.
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Take a proactive approach to communication by seeking clarification when needed, escalating risks or challenges promptly, and keeping managers informed where priorities conflict or support is required.
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Able to undertake detail-oriented administrative tasks efficiently and to a high-quality standard.
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Familiar with managing your workload to meet deadlines, manage priorities and hit targets.
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Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Able to design clear, engaging and professional presentations, proposals, reports (preferably on Canva).
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Ability to undertake basic analysis of data for research and screening purposes.
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Highly adept at using and managing Outlook calendars and inboxes, including those that are not your own.
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A competent user of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
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A true team player, able to maintain effective and collaborative working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Able to get up to speed with fundraising regulation and GDPR, and its implications for fundraising policy and practice.
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Able to use or effectively get up to speed with SharePoint and Salesforce quickly.
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Naturally discreet and highly trustworthy.
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Able to attend the London office for meetings and events, and to support events, including some occasional evenings or weekends (time off in lieu provided).
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 8-month fixed term
Hours: 20 per week (flexible across the week)
Location: Remote or hybrid working at our head office in Aldgate, London (depending on preference)
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK’s Mass Participation team is growing! We are looking for a Challenge Events Assistant to join us for an 8-month fixed term contract to support the delivery of additional own place runners as a result of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon.
Working closely with our Challenge Events Executives and Assistants, you will primarily support the day-to-day delivery of our London Marathon activity. You’ll be a key point of contact for supporters, communicating regularly by phone, email and SMS, providing excellent stewardship and helping with the administration and logistics of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon. You’ll also support with activity across the wider Challenge Events program.
Whilst the Mass Participation team come to our head office in Aldgate, London twice a week, we have flexible working arrangements for this role, so you can choose to be remote or hybrid. Some flexibility will be needed to travel to the office nearer the time of the 2027 London Marathon and to attend the event to support event logistics.
We are looking for you to be organised, enthusiastic and detail-focused, and have strong administrative and customer service skills. You’ll be confident communicating by phone, email and SMS, comfortable working with databases and data, and able to prioritise a varied workload. Previous experience in an administrative or fundraising environment would be an advantage, but most importantly, you’ll bring a collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
If you would like to be part of a collaborative team delivering an exciting year of challenge events and have the opportunity to develop your fundraising and supporter stewardship experience, whilst helping our supporters make a difference for families affected by dementia, then apply now.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application or to tell us you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
We expect this role to attract high interest and may close it before the advertised closing date. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting an application at your earliest opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Archbishops' Advisers for Appointments and Vocations (AAAV) team is a key team within the Office of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, supporting and advising the Archbishops and the wider Church on the nomination process for senior clergy. The team supportsthework of the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) on the nomination of Archbishops and Diocesan Bishops, those involved in nominating Suffragan Bishops and the selection panels who nominate new cathedral Deans, as well as any other appointments involving the Archbishops.
The team supports senior clergy in their vocation and discernment, working to develop and equip a diverse pipeline of candidates for senior ministry roles. The team also works in partnership with others to ensure that senior clergy are equipped for leadership in the Church and the vital role it plays in the life of the nation. This role provides an excellent opportunity of working in a small, friendly, committed, professional and busy team supporting a complex, detailed and fast-paced portfolio of senior appointments, vocational discernment and associated projects. We work as a close-knit team in beautiful surroundings, part of the Lambeth Palace community and Office of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, supporting each other with care, flexibility and good humour.
The post-holder will be required to work from Lambeth Palace (on-site) 4 days per week.
This role closes for applications on 26 August 2026.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK is looking for a Media and PR Assistant to join our Media and PR Team. This newly created role is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in PR, supporting the charity’s press office while helping to raise awareness of our services, clinical expertise and impact through the media.
No two days are the same in this fast-paced, reactive role. You'll support the day-to-day running of the press office, while taking ownership of key administrative processes and helping to coordinate storyteller, influencer and ambassador activity. You will support reactive and proactive media activity, monitor the news and media landscape, coordinate interviews, draft and proofread media materials, and produce media coverage reports. You'll have the opportunity to build your PR skills by supporting with pitching stories to journalists, developing media contacts, and contributing ideas to improve the way the team works.
You will have a keen interest in PR and communications, with some relevant experience of working within a communications or marketing environment and an understanding of national media, social media platforms and news consumption habits and trends. You are highly organised, detail-oriented and an excellent proof reader, with the confidence to spot errors and maintain high-quality work under tight deadlines. Agile and adaptable, you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, can prioritise competing demands, and are keen to learn, develop and contribute new ideas.
Join Dementia UK and be part of a supportive team where you'll gain hands-on PR experience, develop your skills, and help share the stories that make a real difference to families affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application or to tell us you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, contact us.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
We expect this role to attract high interest and may close it before the advertised closing date. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting an application at your earliest opportunity.
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
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We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR & Executive Support Assistant to support a high quality people function at IHP. This part-time role combines HR administration with wider organisational and executive support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within a small charity that is making a significant impact around the world.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
The HR team is responsible for a broad range of functions supporting our 24-strong staff team and trustees. The HR & Executive Support Assistant will play a key role in delivering effective HR administration while also providing wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, our outsourced HR Consultant and the Finance & Administration Officer, the postholder will support the employee lifecycle, maintain HR systems and records, coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and help ensure HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Alongside the core HR responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of central organisational activities, including supporting with office administration, governance, trustee administration, staff meetings and events, maintaining internal systems and records, and assisting with cross-organisational projects led by the Senior Leadership Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational skills and wants to develop their HR career while gaining experience across the wider functions of a small, collaborative charity.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Support all areas of HR administration and people processes under the direction of the outsourced HR Consultant and Director of Finance & Resources.
- Ensure HR records, systems and processes are maintained accurately, efficiently and confidentially.
- Coordinate staff training, maintain accurate training records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive staff experience by supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Provide high-quality administrative support across the organisation, including governance activities, trustee administration, office management and organisational projects.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the smooth and effective running of IHP's central support function.
Essential skills and experience
- Experience working in an HR administration role, or in an administrative role with significant HR responsibilities.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or other employee lifecycle activities.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, databases and administrative systems.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Personal attributes:
- Empathetic, approachable, and discreet
- Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation
- Solutions-focused with a hands on, flexible approach
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, development and good HR practice
- Excellent judgement
- Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and values
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a meaningful mission with a strong values driven organisation
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is looking for an Events Assistant for 12 weeks, working 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days at home, for a London based charity.
About the Role:
You will support the end-to-end coordination of events, ensuring logistics, administration, and on-the-day operations run efficiently. Working closely with the events team, you’ll help manage vendors, prepare documentation, and provide hands-on support during live events to maintain high standards and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with planning and scheduling event activities, timelines, and logistics.
* Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm bookings, deliveries, and service requirements.
* Prepare and maintain event documentation, including run sheets, contact lists, and checklists.
* Support event registration processes, guest lists, and attendee communications.
* Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and updating event records.
* Provide on-the-day event support, including set-up, signage, registration desks, and guest assistance.
* Liaise with venue staff to ensure room layouts, equipment, and catering are delivered as agreed.
* Help with post-event wrap-up, including collating feedback, photos, and basic reporting.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience supporting events, with exposure to planning and coordination activities.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders.
* Solid administrative and office skills, including accurate data entry and document management.
* Comfortable working on-site at events, including occasional early starts or late finishes.
* High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working on corporate or public events in London.
* Familiarity with basic event management tools or CRM systems.
* Experience handling guest registration and check-in processes.
* Knowledge of event health and safety considerations and procedures.
Qualifications:
* GCSEs or equivalent as a minimum, including English and Maths.
* Further education in Events Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field preferred.
* Any short courses or certificates in event planning or coordination would be an advantage.
If you’re an organised, hands-on events professional looking for a temporary role in London, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to support the delivery of high-quality events and build valuable experience.
Context
Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, enjoy life and achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care and treatment, together with family and network support.
We are also a UKCP Training Organisational Member accredited with Middlesex University, providing in-house clinical training to our clinical staff.
The HR Assistant will join our supportive HR team and provide efficient, proactive administrative support across a broad range of HR processes and activities within Childhood First.
Purpose
Reporting to the Head of HR, the HR Assistant will provide dependable administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, helping the HR team deliver an efficient, responsive and compliant service to colleagues across Childhood First.
The role will help ensure candidates and employees receive a professional and well-organised HR service, while supporting the effective operation of the wider HR function.
What you’ll bring to the role
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- Organised and systematic approach to work with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience of working within an office environment dealing with confidential information.
- Ability to work flexibly across a range of responsibilities whilst supporting other members of the team.
- An understanding of the importance of HR compliance, safer recruitment and the accurate handling of confidential pre-employment information.
Task
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- Support recruitment and onboarding activity, including posting vacancies, communicating with recruiting managers and candidates, completing pre-employment checks and supporting the onboarding of successful applicants.
- Coordinate and track pre-employment compliance checks, including DBS checks, right to work verification, references and other required vetting, ensuring evidence is complete, records are accurate and any issues are escalated appropriately in line with safer recruitment requirements.
- Update, maintain and audit the HR database and confidential people records, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.
- Support the day-to-day administration of the HR function, including managing HR inbox enquiries, maintaining key HR dates and deadlines, and producing regular people reports.
- Liaise with external HR service providers, including payroll and pension providers, HR software suppliers and recruitment agencies, as required.
- Take minutes and actions from meetings where required and contribute to improvements in HR processes and wider HR projects.
What we’ll do for you
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- 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.
- Healthcare benefits and life assurance.
- Up to 6% employer pension contribution.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Relocation package and recruitment referral scheme.
- The opportunity to join a committed and supportive team working to improve outcomes for children and young people.
To Apply: Please follow the link below to access our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), where you can submit your application. You will be asked to provide your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing date: Friday 28 August 2026
Interviews: W/C 31 August. Exact date to be confirmed
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including right to work verification, background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks), verification of qualifications, receipt of satisfactory professional references, and medical clearance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK charity that works to increase the flow of philanthropic funding to charities, not-for-profits and social enterprises around the world. We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant & Board Administrator to join its growing and entrepreneurial team.
This is a varied opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with senior stakeholders and has strong Board governance experience. Reporting to the Deputy CEO, you will provide comprehensive support to the CEO and Deputy CEO, while also playing a key role in the effective administration of the organisation’s Board and Committees. You will manage senior diaries, meetings and travel, prepare papers and presentations, handle confidential information and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
You will also coordinate the full Board and Committee meeting cycle, including scheduling, meeting logistics and Board packs, attending meetings, producing accurate minutes and tracking actions through to completion. Alongside this, you will support Foundation Boards, shared inboxes, governance and compliance activity, and a range of executive projects.
We are looking for someone with significant experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, ideally supporting C-suite executives. You will have proven experience preparing Board meeting minutes, excellent organisational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Discretion, sound judgement and the ability to work independently are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation in the philanthropy sector and play a central role supporting its executive and governance functions.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 26 August 2026 at 23:59. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a tailored cover letter after reviewing the full job description.
Please note that only applicants with an unrestricted right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Location:Central London
Pay Rate: £17.58 per hour plus holiday pay
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary Ongoing
Working pattern: 2 days onsite initially, reducing to 1 day a week
We are recruiting two Finance Assistants to join a national charity during a period of increased workload and to support the clearance of an existing backlog.
These are hands-on finance roles offering broad exposure across transactional finance. One position will have a stronger focus on Accounts Payable, while the other will focus more on Accounts Receivable. Both roles require individuals who are organised, proactive and confident managing processes from start to finish.
What you will be doing:
- Processing purchase invoices and maintaining purchase ledgers
- Raising sales invoices and supporting credit control activities
- Carrying out bank reconciliations and ledger allocations
- Managing shared finance inboxes and responding to queries
- Chasing outstanding information from internal and external stakeholders
- Scanning, filing and maintaining finance records
- Handling finance post and document distribution
- Supporting month-end processes and reconciliations
- Assisting with general finance administration and enquiry resolution
- Ensuring financial records remain accurate, up to date and well organised
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistantwithin the charity sector or similar
- Strong bookkeeping and purchase ledger experience
- Experience processing invoices from receipt through to payment
- Confidence managing accounts receivable activities and credit control
- Experience completing bank reconciliations
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A proactive approach to resolving queries and obtaining information
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
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.
Harris Hill is seeking a Fundraising Assistant ASAP until mid November, to support the fundraising team at well known charity, full time, with 2dpw in the office.
About the Role:
As Fundraising Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and supporter care support to the fundraising team, ensuring accurate records, smooth processes and timely responses. You will help coordinate event logistics, maintain up-to-date fundraising data, and play a key role in delivering a professional and positive journey for all supporters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle day-to-day supporter enquiries via phone, email and post, ensuring prompt, courteous and accurate responses.
- Process donations, direct debits and gift acknowledgements, following agreed procedures and timelines.
- Maintain and update fundraising databases and CRM records, including contact details, communication preferences and activity logs.
- Support the planning and administration of fundraising events, including invitations, registrations and attendee communications.
- Prepare and distribute standard supporter communications, thank-you letters and receipts.
- Assist with data entry and basic reporting to support fundraising campaigns and appeals.
- Coordinate the collation and organisation of event materials, packs and resources.
- Provide general administrative support to the fundraising team, including filing, scanning and document management.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in supporter care, customer service or a similar people-facing administrative role.
- Proven background in fundraising administration or charity administration.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
- Confident using databases or CRM systems to update and retrieve supporter information.
- Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Clear, professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, managing tasks independently and collaboratively.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience supporting fundraising events or community campaigns.
- Familiarity with charity fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Previous use of a fundraising-specific CRM or donor management system.
- Experience producing basic reports or lists from databases.
- Background in a charity, non-profit or membership organisation.
Qualifications:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
- Further education in administration, business, communications or related field preferred.
- Any training or certification in fundraising, supporter care or customer service advantageous.
If you are a detail-focused administrator with a passion for supporter care and fundraising, this temporary role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute—apply now to be considered.
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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!
Location: Central London
Salary: £21.37 per hour, plus holiday pay (circa £39,000 salaried equivalent)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
We are delighted to be supporting a world-leading higher education institution in their search for an Executive Assistant.. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting senior leaders with complex operational and strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Support
- Managing complex and constantly changing diaries, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and conflicts resolved.
- Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, accommodation, itineraries and related logistics.
- Acting as a gatekeeper and key point of contact for senior leaders, managing communications and stakeholder engagement professionally.
- Managing executive and team inboxes, responding to queries and escalating issues where appropriate.
Operations & Coordination
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department, including meetings, office operations and administrative processes.
- Organising meetings, workshops, events and presentations, including venue booking, AV requirements, catering and logistics.
- Preparing agendas, taking minutes and monitoring the completion of actions.
- Processing expenses, purchase orders and departmental expenditure in line with organisational policies.
Project & Strategic Support
- Providing project coordination support across key departmental initiatives and high-profile events.
- Maintaining project trackers and monitoring progress against deadlines and deliverables.
- Supporting the production of reports, presentations, briefing papers and other documentation for senior leadership.
- Assisting with research, analysis and information gathering to support decision-making.
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Building strong working relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
- Collaborating across departments to ensure effective communication and delivery of activities.
- Acting as a trusted point of contact and providing continuity of support across the wider leadership team where required.
Continuous Improvement
- Reviewing systems, processes and ways of working to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
- Supporting change initiatives and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Requirements:
- Recent, relevant experience supporting senior leaders and providing senior administrative support, ideally within the higher education or not-for-profit sector.
- High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
If you're excited by the opportunity to support senior leadership within a globally recognised academic organisation and contribute to a dynamic and high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Salary: £44,277 plus pension and excellent benefits
Location: Victoria, London
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026
Interviews: Provisionally 1-2 September 2026
Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with The Passage to recruit an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.
The Passage is one of the UK's leading homelessness charities, working to prevent and end homelessness through innovative services, strategic partnerships and practical support. Based in the heart of Westminster, The Passage combines frontline delivery with national influence to create lasting change for people experiencing homelessness.
This is a pivotal role providing direct support to the Chief Executive while also supporting the wider Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and Governance Committees. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a central role in helping the organisation operate effectively and ensuring governance processes run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the CEO with diary management, meeting coordination and correspondence.
- Organising and servicing Board and Committee meetings.
- Preparing and circulating papers and ensuring actions are tracked to completion.
- Taking accurate minutes at senior-level meetings.
- Supporting governance systems, trustee engagement, induction and development.
- Managing relationships with trustees, senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Assisting with strategic projects and high-profile organisational events.
- Acting as a key point of contact for the CEO and wider Executive Team.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant or senior administrator who can confidently operate at executive and board level.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting a CEO, Director or senior leadership team.
- Excellent minute-taking and governance administration skills.
- Strong diary management and organisational ability.
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, trustees or board members.
- Excellent judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
- A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Whilst charity-sector experience would be beneficial, applications are welcomed from candidates with Executive Assistant experience gained in other sectors, including corporate, public sector and commercial environments.
Working Arrangements
The role is best described as hybrid but office-led, with an expectation of approximately 3-4 days per week in the Victoria office, alongside some flexibility for home working depending on business needs.
How to Apply
Please send your CV together with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Part time, fixed term contract with probation period
Power to Prosper is a national community wealth building programme, delivered by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) in partnership with a network of community hubs across the UK. The programme works to build community-owned economic power and challenge racial and economic inequality.
While we establish Power to Prosper as an independent organisation it is being incubated within the New Economics Foundation group and contracts of employment will be offered on a fixed-term basis only via NEF Consulting.
This is a hands-on Executive Assistant role providing direct support to the Executive Director (ED) and the wider Power to Prosper Senior Leadership Team. The role combines diary and executive support, meetings and events coordination, financial administration, and stakeholder liaison across NEF and the hub network.
Role: Executive Assistant
Hours of work: 0.7 FTE — 24.5hrs per week – Monday to Friday
Salary: Starting from £42,000 FTE
Location: Hybrid — London/South East with occasional travel to the London Office and Hub locations
Contract type: Fixed term contract ending 30th September 2028
How to apply
Deadline for applications: 12pm Tuesday 1st September
Interviews: First stage interviews offered online on 9th September 2026 with second stage in-person interviews on 17th September 2026, please ensure availability on both dates.
Start date: Must be available to start by November 2026
Please answer the following questions on a separate Word document and submit alongside your CV.
- Power to Prosper is entering a period of incubation as we establish ourselves as an independent organisation. What attracts you to this opportunity, and what experience has best prepared you to support senior leaders while helping to build an organisation, rather than simply providing administrative support? (250 words)
- Power to Prosper exists to build long-term economic power in Black and minoritised communities. Tell us about a time when your understanding of structural racism influenced the way you supported colleagues, designed a process, coordinated a project or helped an organisation work more effectively. What did you do differently, and what did you learn? (250 words)
Please also complete the equality and diversity monitoring form.
- Job description
- Equality and diversity monitoring form
You must be eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visas.
Inclusivity at Power to Prosper and NEFC:
Power to Prosper and NEFC wants to be an inclusive workplace with a diverse body of staff. We don’t want to conform to the traditional think-tank model where people from certain backgrounds are hugely under-represented. We know we have some way to go in this and are therefore genuinely keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; women; neurodivergent people; disabled people; people who identify as LGBT+; people with experience of mental health problems; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity
We value all candidates and are committed to equal opportunity. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, or would like information in an alternative format, please let us know.
We actively promote positive action to advance fairness and tackle underrepresentation within our workforce.
The New Economics Foundation works with people igniting change from below and combines this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) to recruit an Assistant Director of Community Fundraising & Engagement, a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the next phase of growth across the charity’s national and regional community fundraising programmes.
Assistant Director of Community Fundraising & Engagement
Salary: £69,852 (non-negotiable)
Location: London with hybrid working and regular UK-wide travel
ABF is the Army’s national charity, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their families. With an established regional fundraising network, a loyal volunteer base and ambitious plans for growth, they are now seeking an experienced community fundraising leader to build on strong foundations and enhance fundraising performance across the organisation.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of nine Regional Directors, providing strategic fundraising leadership while helping ABF evolve its approach to community and events fundraising. The organisation has a long history of successful regional fundraising activity, supported by passionate teams and volunteers who care deeply about the charity’s mission. The successful candidate will bring fresh thinking and external expertise while respecting and building upon the strengths that already exist.
The Assistant Director will play a key role in shaping the community fundraising and engagement strategy, improving ROI across fundraising activities and strengthening collaboration between regional teams and head office. They will help drive an exciting and scalable programme of activity, ensuring that national initiatives, fundraising opportunities and best practice are effectively shared and implemented consistently across the country.
Alongside leading regional fundraising performance, the postholder will oversee the development of a new volunteer strategy, helping the organisation maximise the impact of its volunteer committees and ensuring volunteers remain at the heart of future fundraising success.
As Assistant Director of Community Fundraising & Engagement, you will:
- Lead, coach and inspire a team of nine Regional Directors, providing clear fundraising leadership and strategic direction.
- Drive the ongoing development and implementation of ABF’s community and events fundraising strategy.
- Identify opportunities to increase income, improve ROI and enhance fundraising performance across the regional network.
- Support the rollout of national fundraising initiatives and campaigns across the UK.
- Strengthen collaboration between regional fundraising teams and head office functions.
- Work closely with colleagues across fundraising, including High Value and Individual Giving teams, to maximise supporter engagement opportunities.
- Lead the development and implementation of a new volunteer strategy, ensuring effective operational delivery.
- Contribute to strengthening ABF’s case for support and fundraising proposition.
- Build strong relationships with regional teams, volunteers and senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment around organisational priorities.
The role would best suit:
- An experienced fundraising leader with a strong background in community, regional or mass participation fundraising.
- Someone who has led geographically dispersed teams and understands the opportunities and challenges of regional fundraising models.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to assess existing activity, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver sustainable income growth.
- An individual who is diplomatic, emotionally intelligent and skilled at building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Someone who can bring innovation and fresh ideas while respecting established cultures and ways of working.
- An individual with knowledge of fundraising regulation, governance and volunteer best practice.
A military background is not required. What matters most is the ability to lead people, bring fundraising expertise and successfully navigate a complex stakeholder environment while supporting ABF’s unique culture and values.
How to Apply
The deadline for this role is Wednesday 2nd September, with 1st stage interviews to take place on 9th September. To express an initial interest, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse experiences and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required throughout the recruitment process.
Job Title People Assistant (Inc. L&D)
Duration Permanent
Hours 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Salary £27,000 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location Homebased
Overall job purpose
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised individual in a supporting role to the People team. The role will assist with day-to-day operational tasks, providing managers and staff with effective administrative support in all aspects of Human Resources.
You will provide People generalist support for the full employee lifecycle, as well as support with the end-to-end recruitment cycle in line with The Churches Conservation Trust’s policies and procedures, best practice and legal requirements.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to work as part of a small team, whilst also independently and proactively completing tasks. Excellent communication and IT skills, accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 14th August 2026
Please note: We will be conducting online interviews throughout this period and we reserve the right to close the role earlier if someone is found before the closing date.
As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing. If your application is successful and you are invited to interview, you will receive an email asking you to complete a series of activities, these need to be completed at least 2 days before your interview.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
