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Company Secretary Team Assistant

3-Month Fixed Term Contract
Canary Wharf | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office per week)
Annual Salary: £38,000 pro rata
⏰ Start Date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and highly professional Governance & Board Support Coordinator to join a leading corporate governance function within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Sitting within the General Counsel Directorate, the Corporate Secretariat team provides high-quality governance support to senior leadership and Board members. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of Board and Committee activity while delivering first-class administrative and operational support to senior stakeholders.

The Organisation

This role is with a UK workplace pension scheme established by the government to help employers provide pension savings for their employees. It offers low-cost retirement savings options and supports automatic enrolment, helping millions of workers save for retirement across the UK.

The Role

Working closely with the Company Secretary team and senior leadership, you will provide proactive and confidential support across a broad range of governance and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Company Secretariat team
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings for Non-Executive Board Members and senior stakeholders
• Organise Board and Committee meetings, including logistics, agendas, papers, and catering
• Manage inboxes effectively, prioritising urgent matters and drafting responses where appropriate
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new starters
• Manage expenses, purchasing requests, and record keeping in line with internal procedures
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation, including Board-level stakeholders
• Support projects and discrete pieces of work on behalf of senior leadership

Essential Professional Experience

• Previous experience providing high-level administrative support within a busy office environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Experience supporting senior executives or Board-level stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with discretion and confidentiality
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems quickly
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and initiative

Supporter Services Assistant

Up to £25k pro-rata £14,285.71 for 20 hours per week, plus 8% employer pension contribution
Part-time (20 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday)
Hybrid – 1 day per week in Godalming, Surrey
Permanent role

Are you passionate about animal welfare and love delivering excellent customer service? Do you take pride in your attention to detail and enjoy working with systems and processes? Are you looking for flexibility in your work life? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At the League Against Cruel Sports, we’re working towards a kinder society where animals are no longer persecuted in the name of ‘sport’. We’re looking for a Supporter Services Assistant to join our friendly and committed Fundraising team.

This is a vital role that supports our incredible supporters — whether they’re making a donation, updating their details or asking about our campaigns. You'll be the first point of contact for many of them, helping to deliver a warm, professional and efficient experience by phone, email and post.

You'll also support the team with accurate data entry, payment processing and the day-to-day running of our supporter database, helping to ensure every gift and action is recorded and acknowledged appropriately.

Our motto is “dialogue, not monologue” — we value every conversation with our supporters, and you'll be instrumental in making sure they feel heard, appreciated and part of our movement.

Key responsibilities:

· Responding to supporter enquiries by phone, email and post

· Processing donations and setting up direct debits

· Maintaining and updating supporter records using our CRM systems

· Sending thank you letters and supporter communications

· Supporting data imports, exports and database hygiene

· Handling supporter complaints with care and professionalism

What we’re looking for:

· Experience in customer or supporter care

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Confidence using databases and Microsoft Office

· Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

· Empathy for supporters and a commitment to our cause

· A calm, friendly and solutions-focused approach

Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM systems is helpful, but not essential – we’ll provide full training.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a values-driven charity with a long and proud history of campaigning, protecting wildlife and exposing cruelty.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment with 28 days of annual leave pro rata (in addition to the public holidays and rising with service) and flexible working arrangements.

Additionally, our benefits package includes a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure.

Most importantly, working at the League gives you the opportunity to make a real difference for animals. Find out more about working at the League.

The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! We're looking to fill these positions quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter. Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.

About Chapter One

Chapter One is a small but growing charity, working to ensure that every child has 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most. 

Our Early Literacy Intervention programme is based on a programme that works successfully in the USA and it provides daily, 1:1, 7 minute phonics sessions for children who are behind in phonics. Using a bespoke technology tool, a trained Early Reading Interventionist works individually with target children. 

We also have our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme which currently supports about 3,500 children a year. It pairs struggling five to seven-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 150 local and national businesses. The volunteer pledge is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability. 

For more information about our programmes please visit our website and watch our videos.

About the role 

Working for 5 hours per day, 5 days a week (term-time only) at The Willow Primary School in Haringey, this role will involve delivering a programme of 1:1 focussed sessions for selected Reception and Year 1 children.  The ELI will be trained to use Chapter One’s specialised online tool designed to support learners who are at risk of falling behind with their phonics.

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual who enjoys working with young children and who wants to make their mark in a fast-growing charity. We can offer training, a small friendly team and a chance to improve the lives of children facing disadvantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial baseline assessment of selected target children in Reception and Year 1 to determine where further support is needed.

• Use Chapter One’s online tool to deliver differentiated, daily, 1:1, targeted, 7 minute phonics sessions to pupils using a systematic, synthetic approach.

• Use a variety of additional activities to reinforce phonics skills.

• Support children to use their secure phonics knowledge to read decodable books.

• Develop pupils’ phonics fluency and confidence in preparation for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, where applicable. 

• Document each session with a child, including the skills practised or mastered and a goal for the next session.

• Maintain and update daily pupil progress trackers, identifying phonics skills secured and areas requiring consolidation to inform future teaching. 

• Challenge pupils to reach each new goal and celebrate pupil success.

• Work closely and on an ongoing basis with classroom teachers, reading support staff and the school team to understand progression of the schools phonics teaching.

• Work closely with classroom teachers to establish tailored plans for each child.

• Provide school leaders with data and information on pupil progress.

• Gather feedback from school on progress of the programme and any implementation challenges, aiming to help Chapter One to continuously improve programme delivery.

• Collaborate with colleagues at Chapter One to further improve the ELI model, the online tool and programme delivery.

Qualifications Criteria

• Maths and English GCSE at Grade 5 or above.

• Right to work in the UK.

We are looking for applicants with the following essential qualities:

• Experience of working in education or childcare.

• Willingness to undergo further training in phonics pedagogy.

• Highly motivated, energetic individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment.

• Excellent personal planning and a proven ability to work independently.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation.

• Highly computer literate with hands-on experience of using MS Office and platforms and tools such as Google analytics, PowerPoint and more.

• An understanding of Child Safeguarding.

• A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.

Ideally, applicants will also have the following desirable qualities:

• Experience in supporting young children with phonics in a classroom setting.

How to Apply 

Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should: 

1) Outline why you’re the right person for this role and how you meet the skills & experience detailed in the job description.

2) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values. 

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of inclusive teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

N.B. Stage 1 interviews are planned for 11/06/2026 with successful applicants being invited to a second interview on 19/06/2026. These dates have been scheduled based on the recruiting team’s availability, however we will make every effort to accommodate alternative requests where possible.

We’re currently looking for a Personal Assistant to the Group Chief Financial Officer and Director of Membership & Inclusion, offered on a fixed term basis until the end of January 2027 as maternity cover, to help us deliver our mission. This is a part-time role (0.8 FTE, 28 hours per week, worked across four days Monday to Thursday), with an ideal planned start date in mid-June 2026.

What’s it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package.

Some of our benefits include:

• An excellent pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance etc
• Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme
• 25 days’ annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities

The Role

What will I be doing?

You will provide high-quality Personal Assistant support to the Group CFO and the Director of Membership & Inclusion, ensuring their time is managed effectively and enabling them to deliver against the IOP’s strategic priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex diaries, ensuring effective prioritisation of commitments and forward planning
• Coordinating meeting preparation, including collating briefings and papers to the required standard and timelines
• Providing professional administrative support, triaging communications and tracking actions
• Booking and coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements
• Processing expenses and invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Supporting meetings through agenda setting, minute taking and action tracking
• Maintaining accurate filing systems and CRM records

Projects you may work on include:

• Supporting the planning and coordination of meetings, events and engagements involving the Group CFO and Director of Membership & Inclusion
• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of documentation and briefings for internal and external meetings
• Undertaking ad hoc administrative and coordination tasks to support CEO Office priorities

Who will I work with?

You’ll work closely with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, including:

• The Executive Assistant to the Group CEO & President and fellow PAs in the CEO Office Team, working collaboratively to ensure high-quality support across the Executive Team
• Members of the Executive Team, Leadership Team and colleagues across the IOP
• Internal and external stakeholders, requiring professional communication, discretion and attention to detail

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if you bring:

Essential:

• Significant experience as a Personal Assistant or senior administrative support in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate documentation
• Strong IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Nice to have:

• Experience of working in a governance, membership or similar organisational environment
• Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate data records
• A professional qualification as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant

How to apply

Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification.

How will I be working?

We operate a flexible, trust based working model that gives colleagues autonomy over how, when and where they work, while recognising the value of in person collaboration. You will be assigned a base office, with hybrid working offered as standard. This role does, however, involve regular working every week at our head office. 

You will engage in regular in person collaboration with your team (as operational appropriate), as well as with colleagues across the wider organisation, to ensure effective operational alignment and to support our inclusive approach to working.

As an organisation we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London. 

Why join the IOP?

The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we’re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community. 

We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we’re always happy to help.

Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.

Permanent / Full-time (35 hours per week) - open to discussing reduced hours

Hybrid working with 2 days per week from the London Bridge office

Closing date: 28th May at 23:59

As Supporter Care Assistant, you will play a central role in ensuring every donation to Whizz Kidz is processed accurately, efficiently and with great care.

Whizz Kidz: The facts

Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs. Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.

We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months - 25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society. 

And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.

Our vision
A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.

Job summary

You will manage income and data processing through Microsoft Dynamics, maintaining high quality, reliable information that underpins our fundraising activity, financial reporting and supporter care. Working closely with the Finance Team, you will contribute to timely and accurate income reconciliations and the smooth running of all supporter related financial processes including ensuring that all donations are thanked efficiently.

In addition to these duties, you will play a vital role in championing exceptional supporter care across the organisation. You will act as a strong advocate for supporters, ensuring their needs, experiences and feedback help improve processes. You will champion our Supporter Promise and help us uphold the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising practice, ensuring all communications, interactions and data practices reflect the highest standards of transparency, honesty, fairness and respect. Through this, you will help embed a culture of supporter centric working across the team, ensuring every supporter receives a positive, warm and respectful experience whenever they engage with Whizz Kidz.

Full job description available on our website.

The person

You’ll be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for accuracy. You’ll be proactive and able to work independently, managing your workload effectively and meeting deadlines. You’ll have a sharp eye for inconsistencies, confidence in handling data, and the initiative to suggest improvements where needed. You’ll also bring a strong commitment to outstanding supporter care, ensuring every supporter feels valued and appreciated.

Please note: This post is subject to a Basic level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.

Person specification

Skills and knowledge

• Strong digital competence, including MS Office (especially Excel) and confidence using online platforms.
• Excellent Excel skills including data entry, validation and reporting.
• Basic understanding of GDPR, data protection and Gift Aid.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to work independently.
• An awareness of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and Supporter Promise.
• Ability to communicate with supporters in a warm, clear and person‑centred manner.

Experience

• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience completing computer‑based administrative tasks, including data entry.
• Experience using CRM systems or fundraising databases, especially Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience as a Supporter Care Administrator or in a supporter/customer‑facing administrative role, ideally within a charity environment.
• Experience delivering high‑quality supporter or customer care, including handling sensitive enquiries.

Personal qualities

• Meticulous, accurate and methodical, with a natural eye for detail.
• Warm, empathetic communicator with a commitment to providing outstanding supporter care.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self‑motivated, solution‑focused and keen to improve systems and processes.
• Passionate about advocating for supporters and continuously improving the supporter experience.

A few perks

The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!

Annual leave
25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).

Christmas closure
In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.

Pension
Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.

Simply health
Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.

Season ticket loan
An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.

To apply please visit our website via the Apply Button.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. Please let us know whether you require any reasonable adjustments for application or interview.

Shape evidence-led solutions to tackle systemic racism

We are recruiting two Policy Officers to support the development of evidence-led approaches to tackling racial inequality.

Working as part of our Policy and Practice team, you will contribute to research, policy development and influencing work. This includes producing evidence reviews, leading and contributing to report writing, working with partners across the voluntary and statutory sectors, and helping to co-produce solutions with people with lived experience.

You will also support our wider influencing activity, including using social media and other channels to promote change and engage key audiences.

This is an opportunity for someone with experience of research or policy work, and a strong understanding of racial inequality, to play a direct role in shaping work that informs practice and policy at a national level.

Who we are

The Race Equality Foundation is a national charity working to tackle systemic racism and create the conditions for everyone to live healthy, secure and fulfilling lives and we are looking to appoint two Policy and Practice Officers. 

We combine evidence, co-production and practical action to address the root causes of racial inequality. Our work focuses not only on identifying inequality, but on challenging the structural racism, discrimination and unequal distribution of power that drive them. We work alongside communities, practitioners, policymakers and institutions to develop evidence-informed solutions that improve services, strengthen communities and promote racial justice. 

The Foundation has a long history of delivering innovative and influential programmes, research and policy change. This includes the evidence-based Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting programme, pioneering work on the experiences of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic young people with a disability to older people living Dementia.At the same time, we established national collaborations to advance race equality and tools such as the Race Equity Maturity Index. 

Today, our work spans health and care, employment, housing and community wellbeing. Through partnerships, research, training and policy influence, we continue to demonstrate what meaningful anti-racist systems change can look like in practice. 

We are based in London but have a national remit. 

Job Description 

The overall purpose of this role is to contribute to the Foundation’s research, policy and influencing work by helping to develop evidence-informed and co-produced approaches to tackling racial inequality and advancing anti-racist systems change. The postholder will support projects that combine research, lived experience and practical action to influence policy, improve services and strengthen communities. 

The postholder will be expected to exercise professional judgement and initiative within agreed organisational priorities. The work will involve: 

• Supporting the development of policy, practice and social action that advances race equality and addresses structural racism 

• Working collaboratively with people with lived experience, community organisations, researchers, policymakers and practitioners to co-produce projects, policy positions and approaches to change 

• Managing, supporting and delivering policy, research and practice-based projects, including planning activity, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring progress and ensuring high-quality outputs 

• Identifying, analysing and communicating evidence relating to racial inequality and translating this into policy briefings, reports, consultation responses and other influencing materials 

• Supporting the Foundation’s wider influencing, communications and engagement activity, including meetings, workshops, events and stakeholder engagement 

• Maintaining effective project administration and accurate electronic records 

• Demonstrating a commitment to anti-racist practice and the values of the Foundation 

Person specification 

Skills, experience and knowledge required include: 

• Experience of contributing to or leading policy, research or practice-based projects, including taking responsibility for outputs, delivery and quality

• Experience of working collaboratively with people with lived experience and community organisations to co-produce research, policy or influencing activity

• Strong understanding of racial inequality, structural racism and anti-racist practice, and the ability to apply this understanding in policy and practice development

• Experience of gathering and analysing evidence to support policy development

• Understanding of how research, lived experience and community knowledge can be combined to inform systems change

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate and accessible content for different audiences

• Strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to work independently and use initiative within agreed areas of responsibility

• Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with external stakeholders

• Good digital skills and online research and communication tools

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, with at least two years’ experience in policy, research, community engagement or related fields

Pay and Conditions of Service 

This post is available until end of March 2027, with the possibility of extension.

The salary is £34,216, inclusive of LW, per annum, plus contribution to workplace pension. 

The post location will require attendance at our London office a minimum of two days per week.

Applications will only be accepted via application form on our portal. We will not accept any applications via CV.

Please note, we can only accept applications from those already eligible to work in the UK.

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection.

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraising Assistant to join our Community & Events Fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, delivering great supporter experiences and being part of events that raise vital funds and awareness for Samaritans.​

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​Contract​

• £25,500-£28,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full Time (35hrs per week)
• Permanent
• Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and option to work out of our London office as required.
• In-person working - expectation of a minimum of 2 office days per month. We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

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About the role​

​As Events Fundraising Assistant you’ll support the recruitment, care and stewardship of event participants making sure their fundraising experience across a diverse programme of mass participation and challenge events with Samaritans is exceptional.

You will build long lasting relationships with supporters while developing valuable experience in charity events fundraising.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across External Engagement, other central teams, and our incredible network of branch volunteers.​

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What you’ll do​

• Support the recruitment and stewardship of participants taking part in events and challenges
• Create engaging content for webpages, social media, fundraising materials and participant communications
• Deliver participant care plans that inspire fundraising and build lasting relationships with Samaritans
• Track and respond to participant enquiries via inboxes and other communication channels
• Maintain accurate participant records on our fundraising database
• Refresh and update events content on the Samaritans website and intranet
• Attend and represent Samaritans at fundraising events and social gatherings when required
• Help identify external trends in community and events fundraising

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About you​

​You’re someone who thrives in a busy, people‑focused environment and enjoys juggling multiple priorities. You take pride in producing high‑quality work and bring a positive, adaptable attitude to everything you do. You’re comfortable communicating with a wide range of people and feel motivated by work that has real social impact.

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What you will bring:​

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and great attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A customer‑focused, supportive approach
• A genuine interest in community and social events
• Confidence building relationships and working as part of a team​

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​Full outline in the Job description below​

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Why Samaritans?

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At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities.

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Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.​

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For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

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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. 

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To Apply

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Please complete the application questions including those outlined below, and submit your CV.

Please note the following questions have a 300word limit for each answer.​

Q1 What interests you about working in community and events fundraising, and why do you want to work for Samaritans in particular?​

Q2 Please describe a time when you communicated with members of the public, supporters or stakeholders as part of an event, campaign or project. How did you ensure your communication was clear, supportive and appropriate, and how did you ensure they had a positive experience?​

Q3 This role involves managing multiple tasks such as participant enquiries, communications and record‑keeping.Please give an example of a time when you were responsible for organising multiple tasks or activities with competing deadlines. How did you plan your work, stay organised, and maintain attention to detail?​

Q4 How would you contribute positively as part of a team supporting community and social events? Please include an example of working collaboratively or supporting others.

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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. 

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Applications close at 9am Monday 1 June​

All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time.

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Interviews​

Online interviews: 8 & 9 June

About Spear North Kensington

Spear is partnering with HTB St Francis Community Church, to deliver the Spear Programme in North Kensington!

At HTB Social Transformation, their mission is to prioritise those who are marginalised within society, creating safe spaces where people are known, are loved and feel that they belong.

The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear North Kensington which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life. 

Key Information:

• Salary: from £27,000
• Full-time - Monday to Friday
• 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
• Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and HTB St Francis Community Church.
• A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
• Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people into employment or education.
• High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face.
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.

Interim Senior Admin Officer (Part-time, Temporary) £15–£18 per hour | 20 hours per week | Remote or Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you an experienced senior administrator or operations professional who wants to use your skills to support a meaningful cause?

My client is a Black-led charity with a long track record of supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls. They are entering a busy period of growth and transition and are now seeking an Interim Senior Admin Officer to step in quickly, stabilise systems and support the organisation through change.

The role As Interim Senior Admin Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, safely and compliantly. You will take stock of existing systems, put clear processes in place and provide practical support to staff and trustees during a period of onboarding and recruitment.

You will also work closely with the Admin Officer and Receptionist, offering day-to-day guidance, support and coaching to help them deliver to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include

• Reviewing and improving operational systems across administration, record-keeping, filing, archiving and IT
• Leading supplier and contract management, including reviewing value for money and setting up clear contract processes
• Supporting recruitment activity and onboarding of new staff and trustees, including inductions, equipment and access
• Developing, reviewing and updating organisational and HR policies in line with UK employment law and best practice
• Advising on employment matters such as contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures and staff entitlements
• Ensuring strong governance and compliance, including Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
• Overseeing GDPR compliance, health and safety and statutory obligations
• Supporting facilities management, including getting the reception area fully operational
• Providing hands-on support and coaching to the admin team
• Producing a clear written recommendations report by the three-month point to support continuity

About you You will bring:

• Strong experience in senior administration, operations or office management, ideally within the charity or third sector
• Experience or knowledge of organisational and HR policies
• Knowledge of UK employment rights and employment law
• Hands-on understanding of charity governance and regulatory compliance
• Working knowledge of GDPR and health and safety
• Experience managing suppliers and contracts
• Confidence supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR processes
• A supportive, coaching-style approach to working with others
• The ability to prioritise, work at pace and get things done
• Strong cultural competence and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Key details

• Role: Interim Senior Admin Officer
• Organisation type: Black-led charity supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and VAWG
• Rate: £15–£18 per hour, depending on experience
• Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4), with on-site or remote working
• Contract type: Temporary
• Duration: 6 months

Eligibility: This role is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, due to the nature of the services provided.

As a Black-led organisation, my client strongly encourages applications from Black women and women from racially minoritised backgrounds, who are under-represented in senior operational roles.
Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted interim role within a values-driven organisation doing vital, life-changing work. You will have the space to make meaningful improvements, support people to succeed and help shape a stronger future for the organisation.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Do you want to work as part of a small team to deliver sessions and empower adults with learning disabilities and autism? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our team as an Assistant Facilitator. 

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen. 

You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long-term changes. You’ll support our students in small sessions providing individualised attention to students, both at our training centres and out in the community. You’ll help our students achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way. 

Main responsibilities

• You’ll work flexibly to support students to engage in a variety of projects and classes
• You’ll be responsible for completing daily administrative tasks including recording student learning and maintaining wellbeing records
• You’ll provide flexible delivery support, delivering whole or part sessions as and when needed
• You’ll independently set up, plan and lead free time activities 

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have experience working within social care and providing services directly to adult with learning disabilities and autism (paid or unpaid)
• You’ll demonstrate experience in leading classes, project activities and/or sessions without support
• You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy
• You’re able to inspire trust and confidence, always behaving with integrity and honesty
• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

How to apply

We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.

Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:

1. What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
2. What is your understanding of behaviour that challenges?
3. What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Assistant Facilitator? 

Please send us your CV and cover letter or apply through our website.

If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment. 

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us. 

Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found on our website. 

We look forward to receiving your application. 

The Research and Projects Assistant will help to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.

Location: Working from home (in the UK) with occasional travel to London and other parts of the UK for team days and events.

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for one year, subject to a six-month probationary period.

Hours: 0.5 FTE/2.5 days a week (17.5 hours) to include Tuesday and ideally the remaining hours to be across Monday-Thursday. For any extended hours worked through event or travel time, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.

Closing date: Tuesday 2 June, 23:59

Provisional interview dates: W/C 22 June

Please note: By the start of any employment with EFN, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this. EFN is unable to sponsor work visas.

About the role

The Research and Projects Assistant is a new role supporting EFN’s strategic projects and research, and would suit someone looking to build their experience in these areas. The post-holder will play a key role in helping to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.

The role will involve supporting a range of projects across research, grantmaking practices, and digital tools/platforms. The exact mix of work will evolve over time, but is likely to include contributing to major research outputs (including EFN’s Where the Green Grants Went series), supporting the development of sector tools, and assisting with collaborative funding initiatives.

About you

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with data and information, thinking creatively, and ensuring that high-quality projects are delivered efficiently. We’re looking for individuals who are highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with experience in research and a strong interest in environmental issues and/or philanthropy. This role involves supporting a range of projects, so being able to keep track of tasks and information will be important.

We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.

Essential

• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to work with large datasets.

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Clear and concise written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks.

• Advanced IT skills, including online meeting platforms.

• Familiarity with environmental issues and the non-profit sector.

• A self-starter who is comfortable working remotely and managing their own workload within a small, part-time team.

• A commitment to EFN’s mission and JEDI commitments.

Desirable

• Experience of writing reports for diverse audiences.

• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes.

• Experience with AI, coding (e.g. Python), and building or testing digital platforms.

• Familiarity with philanthropy and grant-making processes.

We will aim to hold first round interviews (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 22 June.  If you cannot make dates this week, please let us know when you submit your application and we will try and accommodate you. 

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a task during the interview process. Further details on the task will be shared in advance, but please note that no additional preparation will be required.

The Events Assistant will support EFN to plan and deliver our annual programme of 50+ events.

Location: Working from home (in the UK), ideally within 90 minutes of London by train. Regular travel to London will be required for in-person events, with occasional travel to other parts of the UK.

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for one year, subject to a six-month probationary period.

Hours: 0.5 FTE/2.5 days a week (17.5 hours) to include Tuesdays and with a flexible working schedule to cover events as needed. For any extended hours worked through event or travel time, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.

Closing date: Tuesday 2 June, 23:59

Provisional interview dates: W/C Monday 22 June

Please note: By the start of any employment with EFN, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this. EFN is unable to sponsor work visas.

About the role

Events are at the heart of how EFN brings its community together, creating spaces for our funder and fundraiser networks to connect, learn and collaborate. The Events Assistant will support the Programme Team to plan and deliver our annual programme of 50+ events.

EFN’s Programme Team is made up of our Scotland Lead, Funder Network Lead, Environmental Groups Lead and Head of Developing Philanthropy. Each of these roles produces events targeted at different audiences, ranging from new philanthropists and wealth advisors to funders and fundraisers. 

About you

This is a varied and hands-on role that requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine enjoyment of bringing people together. You will be highly organised and confident in taking responsibility for the end-to-end logistics, coordination and delivery of events, ensuring they run smoothly and leave attendees feeling informed, connected and inspired.

We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.

Essential 

• Demonstrable experience coordinating events, either online or in person, from planning through to delivery.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with strong attention to detail 

• Confidence working with online event platforms and ticketing systems.

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and professional event communications.

• A proactive, problem-solving approach; able to anticipate and solve issues .

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Advanced IT skills, including online meeting platforms.

• A self-starter who is comfortable working remotely and managing their own workload within a small, part-time team.

•  A commitment to EFN’s mission and JEDI commitments.

• A willingness to travel occasionally to Scotland and other parts of the UK to support in-person events.

Desirable 

• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce.

• Experience using graphic design tools such as Canva for creating event graphics.

• Experience of hybrid event delivery, including managing in-person and online participants simultaneously.

• An interest in or knowledge of the environmental sector, philanthropy or the charitable sector more broadly.

•  An enjoyment of people, and an enthusiasm for working within an organisational culture that emphasises kindness and mutual respect.

We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.

We will aim to hold first round interviews (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 22 June.  If you cannot make dates this week, please let us know when you submit your application and we will try and accommodate you. 

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a task during the interview process. Further details on the task will be shared in advance, but please note that no additional preparation will be required.

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter shop in Barnes. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people. 

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales. 

About Shelter 

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. 

This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. 

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.  

About the role 

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers. 

About you 

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.

Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause. 

We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society 

How to Apply  

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work and education history and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses: 

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset 

Any applications submitted without a work and education history and supporting statement will not be considered 

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. 

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. 

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. 

Share is seeking an Executive Assistant to our Senior Leadership Team. In this role you will support Share’s four-person SLT to work effectively by assisting with the administrative aspects of their work and liaising with Share’s trustees.

You will manage diaries, collate information for reports, support them with data collection and organise trustees’ meetings and events. You will support fundraising at Share, so we can do more great work to support our students, by researching available grants, and work with project managers to ensure reports are delivered on time and at a high standard.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.

Main responsibilities

• Provide high-level and comprehensive executive support to the SLT (CEO, Head of People and Culture, Head of Wellbeing and Training, Head of Volunteering and Community Services), including efficient coordination of meetings, monitoring of actions for / relationships with trustees, and other administrative tasks;
• Support the CEO, Head of Volunteering and Community Services, and external fundraising consultants with fundraising e.g. arrange meetings with donors, sending out collateral, researching grants that we can apply for, capturing reporting and acknowledgement requirements.

Who we’re looking for

• A proactive, organised person who demonstrates our values of kindness, support, ambition, respect, integrity and inclusivity in all they do.
• You’ll be comfortable working to different deadlines and working on a variety of tasks, and you’ll be adept at quickly building warm and productive relationships with your colleagues and our trustees.
• You’ll have excellent attention to detail, keen to develop new skills and be trustworthy and discreet with the sensitive information you’ll see day to day.
• You’ll be happy to work on solo projects with minimal supervision, but also keen to play your part in small teams that aim to make Share a great place to work and learn.

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and Share is proud to hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

How to apply

We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and those with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form on our website or send us your CV and a personal statement addressing the three questions below:

1. What do you think are the three most important qualities of an EA and how have you demonstrated them?
2. What strategies do you use to stay organised and keep track of numerous ongoing projects or tasks?
3. How would you work effectively with several senior colleagues?

Please also let us know your preferred working hours / locations. This can be a hybrid role.

If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team. 

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us. 

Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found on our website. 

We look forward to receiving your application.