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Job Title: Engagement and Employability Assistant
Location: Various locations across Kent (Hybrid/Field-based)
Salary: £25,878 - £26,262 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Report to: Area Manager – Engagement Programmes
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The Team
The Targeted Support Team deliver a wide variety of programmes to empower young people and adults to improve their confidence and skills and progress into training and employment. Leading group sessions and individualised mentoring, the team deliver with passion and expertise to individuals from a range of backgrounds, offering person-centred guidance and support.
The Role
CXK is looking for an Engagement & Employability Assistant to support our programmes across Kent. As an Engagement & Employability Assistant, you'll use your creativity and mentoring skills to aid tailored support to individuals in various community settings, preparing them for the workforce or further education. Whether through one-on-one sessions or group activities, you'll foster personal, social, and employability skills, helping to equip beneficiaries with the tools they need to move into education, training, an apprenticeship, or sustained employment.
The main responsibilities of the role are to:
· Support the delivery of engaging unaccredited/accredited training sessions and workshops, incorporating both face-to-face and online formats to suit diverse learning styles.
· Employ a person-centred approach, adapting strategies to suit individual or group dynamics.
· Deliver personalised mentoring, advice, and guidance to unemployed young people and adults, nurturing their growth and employability.
· Identify the additional support needs of young people and adults and work with appropriate providers to ensure this is available to them.
· Support work placements and other community opportunities and be confident working in detached and outreach settings.
· Advocate for young people and adults, working to support them and their families to address barriers to progression with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
· To be successful in this role, you will have a passion to support young people and adults
· You will need to be a great team player with the ability to adapt and be flexible to changing work environments.
· You will have a full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle to travel across Kent and support delivery across the county.
· You will also need to be fully committed to taking on all necessary training for the role
Core Competencies
· An understanding of the factors that affect young people and adults' lives, and how to help them to overcome barriers
· Experience in carrying out administrative duties and meeting deadlines.
· Some knowledge of local agencies and organisations that could support CXK services
· Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers whilst supporting individuals in their journey.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Training and development programmes and opportunities
· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: 22nd June 2026
Application review date: 22nd June 2026
Interview dates: 30th June 2026
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment @ cxk . org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
JOB VACANCY – HR ASSISTANT – 2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (40 hours per week)
£30,784.00 per annum (Plus London Weighting Allowance of £2800 per annum)
Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026 by 23:59 hours.
About This Job
This is an exciting role in the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK we are looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join our HR team and provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, HR reporting, and supporting day-to-day HR operations. You will help ensure our people processes run smoothly, maintaining accurate records, supporting employee queries, and assisting with HR projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and committed to delivering a professional and confidential HR service.
Essential Skills
· Previous experience in a HR role.
· Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and use initiative.
· Experience maintaining confidential employee records and handling sensitive information discreetly.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and confident learning and using HR systems.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through supporting the Army Cadet Force and its activities in the community. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities, it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal accident insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hours on Sunday 5th July 2026.
Interviews will be held in Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4DW shortly after. Please let us know if you have any restrictions with this.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
We reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Governance Team sits at the heart of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. We’re looking for a Governance Assistant to join our small but impactful team and support how key decisions are made across the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly organised, detail-focused and keen to build a career in governance. You’ll gain exposure to senior leaders, Boards and committees, playing a hands-on role in supporting important discussions and delivering high-quality governance processes.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate and support Boards, Committees and Faculty activities from planning through to follow-up
- Prepare agendas, collate papers and take accurate, high-quality minutes
- Track actions and maintain clear, up-to-date governance and committee records
- Support committee member processes, including inductions and documentation updates
- Provide diary management and coordination support for senior Officers
- Contribute to wider team priorities, including AGM delivery, data management and stakeholder queries
- Identify improvements and ensure processes are compliant, accurate and well-managed
What you’ll need
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong written skills, including experience with minute-taking or similar
- A proactive, can-do approach and willingness to learn
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and develop professionally at the center of how an organisation operates, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
- Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
- Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
- Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
- Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition awards
The Sutton Trust delivers a suite of high-impact programmes in partnership with top universities and employers, supporting over 15,000 young people to access competitive courses, apprenticeships, and careers in the UK’s leading professions.
The University Access and Digital (UAD) Programmes Assistant will provide core operational support to the UAD team. The role will support programme set-up, student applications, digital content, events, data processes and student communications across Sutton Trust Online, UK Summer Schools, Teacher Champions and other programme activity. The postholder will support the smooth running of core programme processes, maintain accurate records, support clear communication with students and partners, and provide reliable administrative support to the wider team. The role will suit someone who is highly organised, confident working with data and systems and able to work across several programme areas at once.
The role sits in the University Access and Digital team within the wider Programmes team. The postholder will be line managed by the Senior Programmes Manager: University Access and will work closely with colleagues across University Access and Digital.
Main duties
Events and programme delivery
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Assisting in the delivery of online and in person events for students, parents/guardians, and teachers across UAD programmes. This will include organising logistics, providing technical support, tracking attendance, supporting follow up activity and encouraging student engagement.
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Supporting Programme Managers to coordinate logistics and student communications for programmes, activities and events delivered online and in person.
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Supporting UK Summer Schools delivery, including student communications, partner liaison, logistical planning, student data, safeguarding administration and in-person or residential delivery where required.
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Providing cross-programme support where agreed with the line manager and aligned to University Access and Digital priorities.
Student and Stakeholder Communications
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Managing student facing inboxes and responding to routine queries from applicants, programme participants, parents/guardians, and teachers.
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Triaging more complex queries and escalating safeguarding, complaints or welfare related cases in line with internal processes.
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Creating, uploading, updating and quality assuring content on Sutton Trust Online, including checking copy, links, forms and student facing pages.
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Supporting the Communications Team to update and develop content on the Trust’s website, marketing materials and newsletters.
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Liaising with external stakeholders to support logistical and administrative elements of programme delivery.
Applications, administration and data
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Supporting applications to programmes and activities including using central data systems, checking applicant information, preparing student lists, supporting eligibility checks and sharing accurate information with internal and external stakeholders
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Maintaining accurate application, programme, engagement and communications data on Salesforce and other relevant systems.
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Supporting onboarding for new student cohorts including student lists, welcome communications, platform access and follow up with students who have not completed key steps.
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Supporting data quality checks, exports, feedback surveys and routine analysis for programme delivery, reporting and evaluation.
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Assisting in the design and delivery of administrative processes to support high-quality programme delivery throughout the student lifecycle.
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Helping to improve repeatable administrative processes by identifying recurring issues, documenting processes and suggesting practical fixes.
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Providing administrative support for internal and external meetings and training days including travel and room booking, taking minutes and logistics.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
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Has enthusiasm for and experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds
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Has a high degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for projects with support
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Is organised and efficient with the ability to prioritise when working across multiple projects with competing deadlines
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Is adaptable and a quick learner
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Understands the importance of accurate record keeping and processes
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Working within or an understanding of the not-for-profit sector
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Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
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High attention to detail and confidence working with data, spreadsheets and CRM or database systems
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Ability to follow processes accurately while also spotting where processes could be improved
We are also looking for an individual who:
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Has knowledge and experience of the higher education and/or education sectors
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Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
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Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
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Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit into a small team
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Able to create engaging content in a variety of forms
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Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary: £30,800-£31,500
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Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
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A DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 10am, Tuesday 22nd June, with interviews being held at our London offices on Thursday, 2nd July.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
Healthcare & Community Liaison - Advocacy & Project Support
Organisation: The Elfrida Society
Location: London (with travel across London)
Salary: £27,629.70 pro-rata
Contract Type: Part-time (14 hours per week)
About the Organisation
The Elfrida Society is a user-led charity working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent needs (LDND). They are deeply committed to creating a more inclusive society where people with LDND can access the services, support and opportunities they need.
They centre lived experience, co-production and inclusion in everything they do, and strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability and neurodivergence or people who have navigated health systems on behalf of relatives.
About the Role
They are looking for a Healthcare & Community Liaison to support their Healthcare Project. You will build relationships with healthcare providers, community organisations and underrepresented groups to raise awareness of the work they do and increase access to advocacy. You will also support the promotion of their workshops and podcast.
This is also a development opportunity: you will gain hands-on experience in one-to-one advocacy, supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships with hospitals, GPs, community organisations and local partners
- Engage with diverse communities, including ethnic minority groups and young people transitioning into adult services
- Promote Elfrida's advocacy services, workshops and podcast
- Support referrals into one-to-one advocacy
- Develop skills and experience in advocacy work with people with LDND
- Provide advocacy support (with guidance) where appropriate
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and improve services
- Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent needs
- Interest in advocacy and willingness to develop one-to-one support skills
- Experience of community engagement, outreach or partnership working
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to inclusion, accessibility and co-production
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare or social care systems
- Experience engaging young people or ethnic minority communities
- Experience supporting outreach, workshops or events
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Travel across London and occasional out-of-hours work may be required
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Elfrida Society are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. They actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of disability and neurodivergence.
They are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the role. If you require this, please let us know.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application to Abi at Charity People
If you would like to know more about the role in more detail then please reach out to Abi to arrange a time to talk.
Assistant Director of Income Generation (Major Donors)
The charity is entering a period where stronger leadership within the income generation function will be critical to sustaining and growing its vital work.
We are looking for an Assistant Director of Income Generation (Major Donors) to act as a key member of the senior team and a trusted deputy to the Director.
Location: Mill Hill Broadway, London. Hybrid (2 days WFH per week)
Role Type: Permanent
Work Type: Full Time/Hybrid
Salary: £60-70k
Closing Date: 06 July 2026
Assistant Director of Income Generation Opportunity
Second-in-command for income generation, with real scope to shape how fundraising works
This is a broad, outward-facing role, combining leadership, oversight and hands-on delivery. Alongside helping shape how the team operates, you will lead and grow major donor fundraising, building relationships with high-value supporters, owning a portfolio, and playing a central role in securing significant gifts.
About the Organisation
The charity was founded by Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, and works to offer a way through the anxiety, fear and isolation so often caused by grief. Bereavement is devastating at any age, but for a child it is life changing.
An open-access charity, funded by the generosity of supporters, they are here to help ease the pain and confusion caused by the death of a parent or sibling. Services include one-to-one counselling, music therapy, grief relief kits and much more.
What matters?
The vision of a world where no child grieves alone. The mission? To give every child, young person and their families access to the best possible support following the death of someone close.
Leading with empathy and kindness, putting people first.
If you join the team…
You’ll be a senior leader in the Income Generation team, working closely with the Director of Income to help lead a nine-strong team and shape how the function develops. You will provide day-to-day management support, help bring structure and consistency to ways of working, and play a key role in building a collaborative, supportive culture across the team.
Alongside management and strategy duties, you will lead on Major Donors fundraising, building strong and lasting relationships with major donors while confidently leading on stewardship. You’ll help to secure sustainable income in a wholly donation-funded model, while raising awareness of childhood bereavement.
Ultimately, you’ll help create a more resilient, well-structured fundraising function that can deliver consistent year-on-year growth. We look forward to welcoming you to a team that upholds values of integrity, compassion and excellence.
You’ll initially be asked to upload a CV to begin your application. This is just to get you started – you’ll then receive the full Candidate Information Pack before submitting a formal application to the client. At that stage, you’ll have the opportunity to review and tailor your CV if you wish.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining the team!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
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Executive Assistant (Governance) - Temporary Contract
Godstone, Surrey | £18 per hour | 3-month temporary contract with potential to extend | Onsite with potential to work from home 1 day per week
We're currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant (Governance) to join a values-led organisation based in Godstone on an initial 3-month temporary contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Executive Assistant or Governance professional to support senior leadership and trustees within a purpose-driven environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of governance processes, Board and committee administration, policy management, compliance tracking, and executive support to the Senior Management Team.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating Board, committee, and SMT meetings
* Preparing agendas, papers, minutes, and action logs
* Maintaining governance and compliance registers
* Supporting policy review and publication processes
* Tracking organisational risks, actions, and deadlines
* Providing high-level executive support to senior leaders
* Managing confidential records, archiving, and documentation
* Coordinating trustee onboarding, declarations, and training records
* Supporting regulatory readiness and governance reporting
We're looking for someone with:
* Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or Governance support role
* Excellent minute-taking and organisational skills
* Strong Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 skills
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
* A proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach
* Experience supporting senior leadership teams or boards
Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be highly advantageous.
Due to the nature of the organisation, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
If you're immediately available and interested in joining a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
You’ll be embarking on a challenging and rewarding role, engaging directly with the Big Leaf core team to support the development and delivery of programmes and activities for displaced young people in both Guildford and Redhill.
The Project Administrator & Support position has been created to support the Programme Managers with 1) management and engagement with our working partners, and 2) operational project support and administration across the organisation.
Key Tasks ● Provide logistical and administrative support to the BLF Programme Managers. This can include liaising with project partners and suppliers, booking transportation and project venues, communication with young people and ensuring relevant consents and permissions are obtained. ● Act as a point of contact and build good relationships with partners. ● Liaise with our Partners including social workers, foster carers, parents and accommodation providers and meet BLFs safeguarding commitments by ensuring all paperwork and consents are in place. ● Manage general enquiries and referrals coming through our website and the contact@ email ensuring these are directed to the appropriate team members in a timely manner. ● Data capture and monitoring: populating SalesForce campaigns and ensuring registers for all activities are kept up to date ● Provide planning and admin support for our Summer Programme, Refugee Week and End of Year celebrations, including booking venues and transportation, liaising with project partners and communications with stakeholders. ● Occasional in-person project delivery support might be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Teaching and Learning Assistant - The Rise School
Full Time, Permanent
term time only - 8am-4pm
Salary: Actual Salary-TLA Point 7-9 £23,637-£24.852 Term time only
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people? Are you patient, understanding, and eager to provide individualised support? Look no further! We have an incredible opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Teaching and Learning Assistant at our renowned school.
The Rise School is an Ofsted ‘Good' registered for pupils with autism aged 4-18 years and at full capacity has 130 pupils in primary and secondary education.
At our school, we believe in fostering a nurturing environment that celebrates the unique abilities and strengths of each learner. As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our learner thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. This is a chance to positively impact the lives of extraordinary individuals and make a genuine difference in their journey.
We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, some of whom have other complex needs. You will be keen to use our positive behavioural approach, have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Closing date: 22 June 2026
Interview date: ongoing interviews on Tuesdays afternoons through June
Start Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Apply today and start your exciting career with The Rise School
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The Hainault Forest Visitor Centre Assistant is an integral part of the team delivering a welcoming and memorable experience for visitors to Hainault Forest. Working in the Woodland Trust’s visitor centre, the role will assist with retail operations, provide excellent customer service, support various visitor engagement activities, and promote ways that visitors can support our cause - including Woodland Trust membership. This role contributes to enhancing the visitor experience while supporting the Woodland Trust’s mission. Our work at Hainault Forest is delivered in partnership with London Borough of Redbridge and Vision RCL.
The Role:
- Provide a warm, welcoming experience for visitors by sharing information about the forest, facilities, activities, and key site features, and responding to general enquiries.
- Promote the Trust’s membership offer and actively encourage sign-ups as part of the visitor experience.
- Support the delivery of events such as local walks workshops, often with children on an occasional basis.
- Work as part of the Visitor Centre team to manage building operations, including opening and closing procedures, upkeep of shared spaces, and handling financial transactions and cashing up.
- Deliver high-quality retail service, including operating the till efficiently, maintaining the retail area to a high standard, restocking and rotating stock, and ensuring strong visual merchandising.
- Contribute to retail performance by supporting stock selection and stock level decisions, monitoring sales, and helping to develop the retail offer to maximise income generation at the forest.
- Provide occasional support with social media by creating content and posting on relevant platforms to help promote the site and its activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners, while following all health and safety procedures and adhering to data protection regulations when handling personal information
- This role will be based in the Hainault Forest Visitor Centre. You would be expected to live locally or within a reasonable travelling distance.
The Candidate:
- Experience working in a retail and/or customer-facing environment, with knowledge of point-of-sale (POS) systems, visual merchandising and stock management processes.
- Ability to manage your own time effectively within agreed working hours, balancing multiple tasks and priorities.
- Comfortable working independently using your own initiative, while also being a reliable and collaborative team member.
- Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently and appropriately with a range of audiences including children and young people.
- A basic understanding of health and safety practices relevant to public-facing environments.
- Confident using MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
- A welcoming, organised, reliable, and passionate approach, with a genuine enthusiasm for nature and a desire to connect people with Hainault Forest and the Woodland Trust’s mission.
- Willingness to learn about Hainault Forest and the Woodland Trust, and subject to pre-employment checks including right-to-work, references and an enhanced DBS check.
- The successful candidate will be required to be over the age of 18 and required to undertake an Enhanced Background Check, as part of our pre-employment screening.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and CVs are redacted until after shortlisting is complete. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
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We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
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If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will take place at the Hainault Forest Visitor Centre.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for an Assistant Site Manager for our Scotland Region. The role will assist the Site Manager with the management of mainly urban woodlands in West Lothian, Central Scotland. This will involve leading on the management our growing Volunteering teams, assisting with monitoring contracts, liaising with maintenance contractors, engaging with neighbours and the public, running events and carrying out surveys associated with delivery of site management plans and work programme.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
- Oversee and monitor estate contract works, ensuring delivery to the highest professional standards and full compliance with FSC certification.
- Implement and maintain Health & Safety compliance on sites, including risk assessments, recording, safety surveys and overseeing resulting works.
- Support woodland and land management planning, including ecological condition assessments, compartment records, species checks and site surveys.
- Plan, deliver and financially manage site management programmes, working with agents, contractors and volunteers to agreed budgets.
- Lead tendering, procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money, accurate pricing and effective delivery.
- Support site budgeting and work programming, assisting the Site Manager with forecasting and monitoring expenditure.
- Manage volunteers and community engagement, working with the Volunteering Team to recruit, coordinate and support volunteer activity (including Woodland Working Groups).
- Act as a professional external representative, engaging with schools, community groups, neighbours, contractors and stakeholders. Additionally, supporting events, funding bids and visits
- This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the West Lothian landscape and wider Scotland, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
The Candidate:
- You’ll have experience working in a public-facing land-based management role, within either the conservation or commercial sector, ideally in an urban environment.
- You’ll have experience working within the charity sector, collaborating across internal teams and with external partners.
- A proven ability to manage Health & Safety, including conducting site inspections and overseeing safe delivery of activities.
- Strong experience in community, school and volunteer engagement, supporting participation and inclusive involvement.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage confidently with diverse audiences in writing and verbally, and to represent the Trust professionally and positively.
- You’ll have experience managing contracts and contractors, delivering site-based works including access and people-focused projects.
- You’ll have an ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload effectively, working with internal and external partners to deliver shared objectives.
- You’ll possess relevant technical knowledge and practical capability, including awareness of UKWAS, NPF4 and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, supported by a qualification in forestry/land management (or equivalent experience) and IT literacy.
- The successful candidate will have a full UK driving licence, and ability to meet pre-employment checks. The successful candidate will also be required to undertake a PVG Background Check, as part of our pre-employment screening.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
First round interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on 17th July 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Fundraising Assistant to join our Individual Giving team at Samaritans. As our Individual Giving Fundraising Assistant, you'll help deliver fundraising campaigns that inspire people to support Samaritans. Working across direct mail, digital and supporter communications, you'll provide essential coordination, administration and reporting support to help grow income and ensure supporters have a positive experience.
This is a brilliant time to join the IG team at Samaritans as we continue to drive forward our ambitious plans to enable us to be there for all those who need us.We’re progressing some exciting new projects, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and knowledge.
We are a supportive, creative, and ambitious team. We empower each other to achieve great things, and we’d love to have you join Samaritans and help us continue to succeed.
Contract terms:
£28,000 per annum, plus benefits
Permanent
Full time hours (35 hours per week)
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 office working. We work in person around two days or more per month.
We are passionate about flexible working. Talk to us about your preferences
What you'll do:
- Support the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns across channels, including direct mail, telemarketing, digital acquisition, paid search and supporter welcome journeys.
- Provide administrative support across a range of projects, including scheduling, briefing, onboarding suppliers and managing project documentation.
- Monitor and report on campaign performance and share insights with the team.
- Listen to and review fundraising calls, providing feedback and helping ensure supporters receive a positive experience.
- Work with colleagues across Samaritans to coordinate creative and copy feedback, manage campaign assets and maintain accurate tracking and reporting.
- Help coordinate a new cold mail programme, working with agencies, suppliers and internal teams to ensure activity is delivered effectively.
- Draft some copy for supporter communications, email journeys and social media content, helping to bring fundraising campaigns to life.
- Support data management, reporting and other team priorities.
What you’ll bring:
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive, positive approach and willingness to learn.
- Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Confidence working with data and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively.
- An interest in fundraising, marketing or the charity sector.
- Collaborative approach and ability to manage competing priorities
See full Job Description and Person Specification
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. 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.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV.
Applications close: 09:00am on Monday, 22 June 2026
Interview dates: w/c 29th June
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.
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.
Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As an Executive Assistant your responsibilities would include: -
· Manage the Chief Executive’s diary, meetings and priorities.
· Arrange meetings and prepare supporting papers and materials.
· Take clear, structured minutes and track actions.
· Follow up on actions and support progress across teams.
· Help co-ordinate projects, plans and organisational activity.
· Support Board and Committee administration.
· Assist with internal communications, meetings and staff events.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need:
· Experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role
· Strong organisational and administrative skills
· Experience coordinating work, projects or completing priorities.
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
· Confident communicating with senior staff and stakeholders
· Proactive, reliable and comfortable taking initiative
· Keen to learn and take on new challenges
Why Join us
· Flexible, primarily home-based role
· Opportunity to work closely with the Chief Executive
· A varied role with real responsibility and exposure
· Supportive environment where you can develop and grow
· The chance to contribute to meaningful work in a charity setting
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, visit the Carers First website and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.
Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
· Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026- we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
· Shortlisting: Week commencing 29 June 2026- all successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams.
· Interview date: Friday 10 July 2026
Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an Operations Assistant, to support the Executive and Operations team in administrative and travel support delivering campaigns to accelerate a fair phase-out of oil and gas in the UK. We have grown rapidly as an organisation over the last five years and are looking for a new member of the team to provide cross-organisational support as we head into the next phase of our development. We’re looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm to provide comprehensive executive support to the Executive Director, and support to underpin the smooth running and efficiency of our operations. It is a varied role that will suit a versatile and strong “generalist” who can handle complexity and is proactive and resourceful. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Operations Team across a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to be the right-hand person to our passionate, award-winning Chief Executive, who was recognised with an MBE in 2025 “for services to charity and disadvantaged people”? Do you have the skills, experience, confidentiality and flair to be a step ahead to enable her to deliver her role effectively? Are you a keen multi-tasker, able to juggle that role with office and HR duties, meticulous stewardship of our individual donors and community fundraisers, and event management? This is a key position with Create, as the charity delivers on its ambitious plans to double its reach and impact by its 25th anniversary in 2028. The successful candidate will have extensive EA experience at a senior level, a passion and flair for managing multiple tasks seamlessly, outstanding people skills and an unstoppable drive to make a difference.
Create believes in the power of the creative arts to promote inclusion, empower lives and increase acceptance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


